Environmental Justice

The cover of Madeleine Ostrander's book, left, and Madeline Ostrander, right.

The Climate Crisis Is Changing Our Concept of Home The Climate Crisis Is Changing Our Concept of Home

Climate journalist and author Madeline Ostrander on finding stability on a burning planet.

Aug 12, 2022 / Q&A / Danielle Renwick

Senator Chuck Schumer speaks outside the U.S. Capitol about the Inflation Reduction Act. He stands in front of the Capitol building and in front of a green sign that reads

Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?

And three more questions about the biggest climate legislation in US history.

Aug 11, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

Streams of water cascade down mossy rocks..

Why We Accepted a Thousand Acres of Land Back From New York State Why We Accepted a Thousand Acres of Land Back From New York State

As Onondaga, we view this as only the first step toward a broader acknowledgement of our land rights.

Jul 6, 2022 / Sid Hill

After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short

Jennifer Morgan is candid: G7 countries need to do more to halt the climate emergency and address the spike in world hunger.

Jul 1, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered

A conversation with scholar Matt Huber on climate strategy and class politics.

Jun 9, 2022 / Q&A / Sara Van Horn and Cal Turner

A person holds a sign the colors of the Ukranian flag with a slogan about an embargo of oil and gas

We Need International Cooperation to Fight Climate Change, Not War We Need International Cooperation to Fight Climate Change, Not War

The world’s ruling elites have chosen to place their geopolitical rivalries above all other critical concerns, including planetary salvation.

May 24, 2022 / Michael T. Klare

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

And they don’t need Joe Manchin’s permission.

Apr 15, 2022 / Nathan Newman

Farm equipment seen from above a harvested field.

You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis

Interrupted food exports from Russia and Ukraine could have disastrous consequences for regions that are already food insecure due in part to climate change.

Apr 1, 2022 / Andrew McCormick

Who Drives the Climate Train? Who Drives the Climate Train?

As both its victims and its drivers, humans could, at least theoretically, apply the brakes on the locomotive.

Mar 23, 2022 / Jane Braxton Little

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”

Activist and author Leah Thomas lays out her vision for a more just environmental movement.

Mar 4, 2022 / Q&A / Nylah Burton

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The Climate Crisis Is Changing Our Concept of Home The Climate Crisis Is Changing Our Concept of Home

Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?

Why We Accepted a Thousand Acres of Land Back From New York State Why We Accepted a Thousand Acres of Land Back From New York State

After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short

The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered

We Need International Cooperation to Fight Climate Change, Not War We Need International Cooperation to Fight Climate Change, Not War

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis

Who Drives the Climate Train? Who Drives the Climate Train?

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”

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The Climate Crisis Is Changing Our Concept of Home The Climate Crisis Is Changing Our Concept of Home

Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?

Why We Accepted a Thousand Acres of Land Back From New York State Why We Accepted a Thousand Acres of Land Back From New York State

After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short

The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered

We Need International Cooperation to Fight Climate Change, Not War We Need International Cooperation to Fight Climate Change, Not War

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis

Who Drives the Climate Train? Who Drives the Climate Train?

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”