The Real Reason to Be Nervous About AI The Real Reason to Be Nervous About AI
Declarations of sentience are wildly premature. But the dangers AI poses to labor are very real.
Jun 24, 2022 / Dwayne Monroe
In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands” In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands”
In Francia Marquez’s hometown, those have suffered the brunt of the violence and inequality are welcoming a new future.
Jun 24, 2022 / Laura Carlsen
The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World
Relying on military power to shape events in distant countries requires very deep pockets and infinite patience—neither of which we currently possess.
Jun 22, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich and Alex Jordan
Stanford’s New School of Sustainability Is a Gift to Fossil Fuel Companies Stanford’s New School of Sustainability Is a Gift to Fossil Fuel Companies
The university seems set to replicate the mistakes of past climate research: soliciting oil and gas funding, while paying lip service to environmental justice.
Jun 21, 2022 / StudentNation / Celina Scott-Buechler and Ada Statler
Why This N.Y. Socialist Is Running on Climate Why This N.Y. Socialist Is Running on Climate
Sarahana Shrestha wants the public sector to supply the state’s energy. Will the idea help her win a state Assembly seat?
Jun 21, 2022 / Q&A / Liza Featherstone
What Stands Between Us and Environmental Health? What Stands Between Us and Environmental Health?
Failing leadership on climate action.
Jun 17, 2022 / OppArt / Jos Sances
“Handshake Activism” Won’t Defuse the Climate Emergency “Handshake Activism” Won’t Defuse the Climate Emergency
We need to mobilize many more people from all walks of life, say climate activists Kumi Naidoo and Luisa Neubauer.
Jun 17, 2022 / Bill McKibben
Letters From the June 27/July 4, 2022, Issue Letters From the June 27/July 4, 2022, Issue
The experience of evidence… The nuclear bandwagon…
Jun 14, 2022 / Our Readers
“Eventually, Does the Whole World Go Away?” “Eventually, Does the Whole World Go Away?”
Dispatches from an interconnected planet, as the climate crisis met the Covid pandemic.
Jun 13, 2022 / Emily Raboteau
