Environment

Rupert Murdoch Actually Raises a Good Point About Keystone XL

Rupert Murdoch Actually Raises a Good Point About Keystone XL Rupert Murdoch Actually Raises a Good Point About Keystone XL

The existing portions of the Keystone pipeline saw fourteen spills in its first year of operation, and extending it across the entire country would pose a huge public health hazard...

Feb 22, 2013 / George Zornick

Fighting for the Future: Forward on Climate Rally Fighting for the Future: Forward on Climate Rally

"The most fateful battle in human history is finally joined and we will fight it together."

Feb 21, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Students Convene for Fossil Fuel Divestment Conference

Students Convene for Fossil Fuel Divestment Conference Students Convene for Fossil Fuel Divestment Conference

There are now more than 256 organized campaigns at schools coast to coast, and the number is growing daily.

Feb 21, 2013 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg and StudentNation

The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?

The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass? The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?

Yes, he said the word “climate”—but he hasn’t committed to any of the big steps needed to avert catastrophe.

Feb 20, 2013 / The Editors

A Deliberate Pace: On Rachel Carson A Deliberate Pace: On Rachel Carson

On a Farther Shore captures the conservationist’s deep sense of geologic time and the forces of evolution.

Feb 19, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Vivian Gornick

Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy

Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy

The country needs more foreign aid to develop infrastructure amid the effects of climate change, but don’t look to the private sector.

Feb 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

An estimated 40,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, on Sunday to urge President Obama to act against climate change and the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone

‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone ‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone

Organizers hope to give Barack Obama political cover to deny the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 17, 2013 / George Zornick

Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill

Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill

A price on carbon would fund investments in clean energy under the new plan. 

Feb 14, 2013 / George Zornick

Bill McKibben: Stopping Keystone XL For Good

Bill McKibben: Stopping Keystone XL For Good Bill McKibben: Stopping Keystone XL For Good

"We're not going to outspend the fossil fuel industry," the 350.org founder explains. "We have to find other currencies to work in, and those are the currencies of movements."

Feb 13, 2013 / Francis Reynolds

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