Environment

How Las Vegas Gambled on the Housing Boom—and Lost

How Las Vegas Gambled on the Housing Boom—and Lost How Las Vegas Gambled on the Housing Boom—and Lost

After the 2008 crash, southern Nevada became the foreclosure and unemployment capital of the nation.

Dec 2, 2014 / Rebecca Solnit

Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice

Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice

The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.

Nov 25, 2014 / Oscar Reyes and Foreign Policy In Focus

4 Reasons Keystone Really Matters

4 Reasons Keystone Really Matters 4 Reasons Keystone Really Matters

Pipeline apologists tell us the president’s decision isn’t that important for the climate—the dirty oil will flow anyway. Here’s why they’re wrong.

Nov 25, 2014 / Column / Naomi Klein

The Grand Oil Party Takes Washington by Storm

The Grand Oil Party Takes Washington by Storm The Grand Oil Party Takes Washington by Storm

Prepare for the new Republican majority to speed the exploitation of the country’s oil, coal and natural gas reserves.

Nov 18, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

More ‘Wild Tales’: An Interview With Graham Nash

More ‘Wild Tales’: An Interview With Graham Nash More ‘Wild Tales’: An Interview With Graham Nash

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer explains why climate change is the overriding issue of our time, talks at length about his relationship with Joni Mitchell and discusses life with D...

Nov 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Frantic to Help Mary Landrieu, Democrats Betray Their Base on Keystone

Frantic to Help Mary Landrieu, Democrats Betray Their Base on Keystone Frantic to Help Mary Landrieu, Democrats Betray Their Base on Keystone

Dem’s Keystone crap-shoot won’t save Landrieu, but it will help Republicans realize their pipeline pipedream.

Nov 13, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Senate Democrats Are About to Do Something Truly Stupid

Senate Democrats Are About to Do Something Truly Stupid Senate Democrats Are About to Do Something Truly Stupid

The Louisiana senator could build the Keystone XL pipeline with her bare hands, and it probably still wouldn’t give her the boost she needs to win the runoff.

Nov 13, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Will Republican Know-Nothings Torpedo Climate Progress?

Will Republican Know-Nothings Torpedo Climate Progress? Will Republican Know-Nothings Torpedo Climate Progress?

Obama’s postponement of Keystone XL, EPA emissions regulations and now the China deal are in jeopardy.

Nov 12, 2014 / Mark Hertsgaard

Are Fracking Workers Being Poisoned on the Job?

Are Fracking Workers Being Poisoned on the Job? Are Fracking Workers Being Poisoned on the Job?

A new study suggests air pollution near fracking sites may be worse than previously estimated—putting workers and local residents at increased risk of cancer, birth defects and oth...

Nov 10, 2014 / Michelle Chen

No, the Keystone Pipeline Still Isn’t Inevitable

No, the Keystone Pipeline Still Isn’t Inevitable No, the Keystone Pipeline Still Isn’t Inevitable

Republicans just want you to think so.

Nov 7, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

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