Climate Change

Climate Change Freeze Out Climate Change Freeze Out

Climate change has been discussed during the debates in every presidential election since 1984. Until now.

Oct 26, 2012 / Eric Alterman

A Democracy for Sale Is No Democracy At All A Democracy for Sale Is No Democracy At All

STUDENT FINALIST: What is really at stake this November is nothing less than the existence of an American republic.

Oct 23, 2012 / StudentNation / Guido Girgenti

We Can’t Count on the President to Solve Climate Change We Can’t Count on the President to Solve Climate Change

The debates show both candidates are more concerned with appeasing the coal industry than saving our planet.

Oct 22, 2012 / Chris Hayes

The New ‘Golden Age of Oil’ That Wasn’t The New ‘Golden Age of Oil’ That Wasn’t

American politicians are touting a future of robust domestic oil production. There’s just one problem: our planet won’t allow it. 

Oct 4, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

The C-Word The C-Word

But does his DNC speech signal that Obama will now champion the climate fight? Or was he just telling the Democratic base what they wanted to hear?

Sep 12, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12)

Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Aug 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

The Hunger Wars in Our Future The Hunger Wars in Our Future

The summer of 2012 has been one of heat, drought, rising food costs and global unrest.

Aug 7, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

How to Bring the Major Oil Companies Ashore and Halt the Destruction of Our Oceans How to Bring the Major Oil Companies Ashore and Halt the Destruction of Our Oceans

Shell is getting ready to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean, and while it’s not yet quite a done deal, the prospect should certainly focus our minds.

Aug 2, 2012 / Subhankar Banerjee

Parched Corn Fields and the Global Market Parched Corn Fields and the Global Market

An Ohio produce farmer's fields of failed crop point to a problem that goes far beyond her family's losses.

Jul 30, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter

Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter

This scorching summer could be a global warming landmark—if we demand climate action from our leaders.

Jul 25, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

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