Climate Change

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Copenhagen: Obama Better Go Back Copenhagen: Obama Better Go Back

If Obama can go to Copenhagen to support Chicago's Olympic bid, he can go back for the UN climate change summit.

Oct 2, 2009 / Naomi Klein

The Politics of Global Climate Change The Politics of Global Climate Change

Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai of Kenya on the UN deliberations and what can be expected at the climate summit in December.

Sep 23, 2009 / GRITtv

Factoring People Into Climate Change Factoring People Into Climate Change

More and more experts now say that climate change and population increase should be viewed together. Local politicians in developing countries often try to heat up the issue.

Sep 14, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

People, Let’s Get Our Carbon Down People, Let’s Get Our Carbon Down

From soul to hip-hop: the new environmental movement has a street beat.

Sep 9, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Bill McKibben and Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.

Inside the Politics of Climate Change Inside the Politics of Climate Change

The Washington Post's Juliet Eilperin discusses the prospect of climate change legislation in 2009: Will the 'ACES' bill, passed in the House, also pass the Senate?

Jul 28, 2009 / The Nation Video

The G-8 Abdicates The G-8 Abdicates

To prevent catastrophic climate change, wealthy nations must pony up on emissions cuts and subsidies to the developing world.

Jul 15, 2009 / The Editors

Rep. Donna Edwards: Why Obama Needs Tough Love from the Left Rep. Donna Edwards: Why Obama Needs Tough Love from the Left

Rep. Donna Edwards discusses the important role progressives should play in influencing the Obama presidency.

May 22, 2009 / The Nation Video

Can America Make a Deal to Save the Planet? Can America Make a Deal to Save the Planet?

Despite inaction over the past eight years, the United States still has a chance to reclaim a leading global role in curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Sophie Ragsdale

Green Power Struggle Green Power Struggle

An act of civil disobedience at a coal-fired generator in DC shows the movement to halt global warming is now in its second act.

Mar 5, 2009 / Chris Hayes

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