Environment

Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way

Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way

In a remarkable turn of events, a Massachusetts DA drops charges against climate activists—and then defends them.

Sep 8, 2014 / Wen Stephenson

How Did Oil Make a Comeback?

How Did Oil Make a Comeback? How Did Oil Make a Comeback?

Just five years ago, experts were predicting an imminent peak and decline in global oil production. Instead, we’re in the middle of a historic boom. What happened?

Sep 4, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

Three Poems to Get You Through the Drought

Three Poems to Get You Through the Drought Three Poems to Get You Through the Drought

"Outside, the ground separates, / breaking open like sores..."

Sep 3, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues

Brief Interviews With the Hideous Cheneys

Brief Interviews With the Hideous Cheneys Brief Interviews With the Hideous Cheneys

The Cheney family takes a break from their busy lives (of being generally horrible) to answer some questions.

Sep 2, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Charles Koch Personally Founded a Group Protecting Oil Industry Handouts

Charles Koch Personally Founded a Group Protecting Oil Industry Handouts Charles Koch Personally Founded a Group Protecting Oil Industry Handouts

Documents reveal Charles Koch founded the group that’s protecting oil industry handouts.

Aug 29, 2014 / Lee Fang

Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal?

Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal? Does Senator Vitter Really Think Cancer Prevention Groups and Wildlife Nonprofits Are Part of a Nefarious Cabal?

Vitter’s report claims that environmental and public health foundations are responsible for spreading “bogus propaganda.”

Aug 6, 2014 / Lee Fang

How One Unlikely Rodent Is Saving the American West—and Perhaps the Planet

How One Unlikely Rodent Is Saving the American West—and Perhaps the Planet How One Unlikely Rodent Is Saving the American West—and Perhaps the Planet

If we want to construct a healthy and resilient world for ourselves and our fellow creatures, we could learn a thing or two from the beaver—who’s already doing just tha...

Jul 29, 2014 / Chip Ward

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist Disgraced Coal Baron Don Blankenship Rebrands As A Libertarian Activist

Coal baron Don Blankenship spotted at libertarian Freedom Fest.

Jul 28, 2014 / Lee Fang

The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse

The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse

Wishful thinking and corporate greed are leading us down the wrong path to solving our climate crisis.

Jul 28, 2014 / Naomi Oreskes

A Young Climate Activist Reflects on Lessons Learned

A Young Climate Activist Reflects on Lessons Learned A Young Climate Activist Reflects on Lessons Learned

In high school, I learned that one person and one group of passionate committed individuals can build a powerful movement.

Jul 22, 2014 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and StudentNation

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