Environment

It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell”

It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell” It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell”

Democrats keep insisting we preserve the trappings of normal political times rather than embracing different approaches.

Jun 10, 2022 / Vanessa Williamson and Dana R. Fisher

Matthew T. Huber

The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered The Green Transition Must Be Union-Powered

A conversation with scholar Matt Huber on climate strategy and class politics.

Jun 9, 2022 / Q&A / Sara Van Horn and Cal Turner

Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback

Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback

Scott Pruitt and Ryan Zinke both left D.C. under clouds of corruption. Now they’re both running for higher office.

Jun 7, 2022 / Thomas O. McGarity

When “Blowback” Is More Relevant Than Ever

When “Blowback” Is More Relevant Than Ever When “Blowback” Is More Relevant Than Ever

The continued costs and ongoing consequences of American empire.

Jun 6, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

The Baby Formula Shortage Is a Preview of a Coming Food Crisis

The Baby Formula Shortage Is a Preview of a Coming Food Crisis The Baby Formula Shortage Is a Preview of a Coming Food Crisis

Unless governments transition off fossil fuels and limit global warming, food shortages and famine will become the norm.

Jun 6, 2022 / Liat Olenick

Hottest Summer on Record?

Hottest Summer on Record? Hottest Summer on Record?

Temperatures rise, our leaders wilt.

Jun 3, 2022 / OppArt / Anthony Freda

Trade war between the U.S. and China

The Biden Administration’s Kayfabe Cold War With China The Biden Administration’s Kayfabe Cold War With China

Though the president’s “pivot to Asia” amounts to little more than saber-rattling, the risks remain very real.

May 31, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Want to See the Future of Climate Politics? Look to Australia.

Want to See the Future of Climate Politics? Look to Australia. Want to See the Future of Climate Politics? Look to Australia.

The way in which climate concerns have occupied Australians’ politics should serve as a warning to American Democrats. 

May 31, 2022 / Daniel Sherrell

Drought Conditions

Drought Conditions Drought Conditions

We can’t play through this.

May 27, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Coal mining machine in Belchatow

Here in Poland, “Going Green” Means Burning Even More Coal Here in Poland, “Going Green” Means Burning Even More Coal

With parents and children struggling to breathe, climate activism is a matter of life and death.

May 27, 2022 / Kamila Kadzidłowska

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