Here’s How the Democrats Can Win Back Rural Voters Here’s How the Democrats Can Win Back Rural Voters
Democrats have a rural problem. Our party’s failure to even seriously contest—let alone win—statehouses and congressional seats over so much of the electoral map leaves us perpetua...
Nov 10, 2021 / Jane Fleming Kleeb
“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet “Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet
In a rapidly heating world, we don’t have time for etiquette.
Nov 10, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt
At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions
Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves.
Nov 9, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt
COP26 Action Steps? COP26 Action Steps?
Net-zero carbon can’t wait.
Nov 9, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters “We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters
“We’re drops in the ocean, but eventually, those drops add up to something big.”
Nov 8, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Grief Hurts Because It’s Supposed To Climate Grief Hurts Because It’s Supposed To
We need to stop worrying about giving people hope and start letting people grieve.
Nov 7, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar
Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin
At least 25 countries agreed to end public subsidies for overseas oil and gas development, and more than 23 have committed to ending coal altogether.
Nov 5, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt
COP26: The Clock Is Ticking COP26: The Clock Is Ticking
The climate conference in Glasgow kicks off.
Nov 4, 2021 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards
Is the Global Methane Pledge Just “Words on Paper”? Is the Global Methane Pledge Just “Words on Paper”?
More than 70 countries, including the United States, have promised to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Is it enough?
Nov 3, 2021 / Amy Westervelt
Stop Trying to Find Magic Words to Convince Climate Opponents Stop Trying to Find Magic Words to Convince Climate Opponents
Enemies of climate action don’t need to be convinced. They need to be removed from power.
Oct 31, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar