Climate Finally Climbed Onto the Debate Stage. But It’s Still Not Taken Seriously Enough. Climate Finally Climbed Onto the Debate Stage. But It’s Still Not Taken Seriously Enough.
Democratic presidential candidates were given the chance to talk about the most pressing environmental issue—but only briefly and inadequately.
Nov 21, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Take Action Now: Stop the EPA’s Assault on Our Natural Resources Take Action Now: Stop the EPA’s Assault on Our Natural Resources
Tell Congress to ban toxic pesticides and support lawyers tackling EPA rollbacks, plus call on the Senate to hold a fair impeachment trial.
Nov 20, 2019 / NationAction
Where There’s Smoke… Where There’s Smoke…
Fossil fuel’s climate change lies.
Nov 20, 2019 / OppArt / Matt Wuerker
The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change: Worker Power The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change: Worker Power
Capitalists created the climate crisis. But a low-carbon labor movement can help solve it.
Nov 20, 2019 / Kate Aronoff, Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, and Thea Riofrancos
The Pentagon Is Not Ready to Face Our Biggest National Security Threat The Pentagon Is Not Ready to Face Our Biggest National Security Threat
Our military’s obsession with Russia and China is proving to be dangerously distracting in the face of accelerating climate change.
Nov 18, 2019 / Michael T. Klare
Can ‘Climate Sanctions’ Save the Planet? Can ‘Climate Sanctions’ Save the Planet?
Economic pressure can be a force for environmental good—if it targets companies, not countries.
Nov 18, 2019 / Nicholas Mulder
Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal
As the administration continues its war on asylum seekers, a former asylum officer says forcing applicants to wait in Mexican camps violates international law.
Nov 15, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America
The proposed legislation would cut 5.6 million tons of carbon emissions and create 240,000 jobs.
Nov 14, 2019 / Daniel Aldana Cohen and Julian Brave NoiseCat
The Trump Administration’s Biggest Climate Lies The Trump Administration’s Biggest Climate Lies
An aggressive disinformation campaign is borrowing from Big Tobacco’s playbook. Here’s what they’re feeding lawmakers.
Nov 12, 2019 / Naomi Oreskes
We Need a Green Bailout for the People We Need a Green Bailout for the People
Here’s what the government should demand when the economy tumbles and Wall Street comes begging.
Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Kate Aronoff