Environmental Activism

The Copenhagen Disaccord The Copenhagen Disaccord

Activists are figuring out what went wrong at the climate summit and what to do next.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

The Courage to Say No The Courage to Say No

The G-8 powers are willing to do just about anything to get a deal in Copenhagen. But the urgency doesn't come from a desire to stop climate change.

Dec 16, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein

A Planetary Movement A Planetary Movement

The Copenhagen summit has witnessed the coming of age of a genuine, global and muscular mass movement on behalf of climate action.

Dec 16, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Big News from Copenhagen: Radical Cuts Urged, Deal In Jeopardy Big News from Copenhagen: Radical Cuts Urged, Deal In Jeopardy

The Alliance of Small Island Nations roils summit with call for huge emissions reductions as activists prepare for global day of action tomorrow

Dec 11, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Coming Soon to COP15: Protests! Coming Soon to COP15: Protests!

Beginning today, protests in the streets of Copenhagen will add another dynamic to the COP15 drama.

Dec 11, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Where’s the Clean Energy? Where’s the Clean Energy?

Promising local initiatives are pointing the way forward for national policy.

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Robert S. Eshelman

The UK’s Climate Rebels The UK’s Climate Rebels

Some of the best activism is happening in Britain—but in policy terms, payoff has been slight.

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Maria Margaronis

DC’s New Green Shoots DC’s New Green Shoots

Some hardcore Obama campaign volunteers find rewarding jobs outside the administration.

Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / Elizabeth Méndez Berry

Climate Activists Hit the Streets Climate Activists Hit the Streets

Turnout for 350.org's International Climate Day of Action was high in New York City--and in some of the developing nations most vulnerable to effects of global warming.

Oct 26, 2009 / Feature / Nathaniel Herz

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

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