Environmental Issues

Bolivia protester 2019

Welcome to the Global Rebellion Against Neoliberalism Welcome to the Global Rebellion Against Neoliberalism

As distinct as the protests seem, the uprisings rocking Bolivia, Lebanon, and scores of other countries all have a common theme.

Nov 25, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

Trump’s EPA Is Promoting a Conspiracy Theory Created by Big Tobacco

Trump’s EPA Is Promoting a Conspiracy Theory Created by Big Tobacco Trump’s EPA Is Promoting a Conspiracy Theory Created by Big Tobacco

The agency’s plan to limit the scientific research it can use in creating regulations could gut public health protections. That’s exactly what the tobacco industry intended.

Nov 22, 2019 / Zoë Carpenter

Climate Finally Climbed Onto the Debate Stage. But It’s Still Not Taken Seriously Enough.

Climate Finally Climbed Onto the Debate Stage. But It’s Still Not Taken Seriously Enough. Climate Finally Climbed Onto the Debate Stage. But It’s Still Not Taken Seriously Enough.

Democratic presidential candidates were given the chance to talk about the most pressing environmental issue—but only briefly and inadequately.

Nov 21, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Take Action Now: Stop the EPA’s Assault on Our Natural Resources

Take Action Now: Stop the EPA’s Assault on Our Natural Resources Take Action Now: Stop the EPA’s Assault on Our Natural Resources

Tell Congress to ban toxic pesticides and support lawyers tackling EPA rollbacks, plus call on the Senate to hold a fair impeachment trial.

Nov 20, 2019 / NationAction

Where There’s Smoke…

Where There’s Smoke… Where There’s Smoke…

Fossil fuel’s climate change lies.

Nov 20, 2019 / OppArt / Matt Wuerker

The wreckage: A street in Breezy Point, a section of the Rockaways, two weeks after Sandy.

The Pentagon Is Not Ready to Face Our Biggest National Security Threat The Pentagon Is Not Ready to Face Our Biggest National Security Threat

Our military’s obsession with Russia and China is proving to be dangerously distracting in the face of accelerating climate change.

Nov 18, 2019 / Michael T. Klare

Can ‘Climate Sanctions’ Save the Planet?

Can ‘Climate Sanctions’ Save the Planet? Can ‘Climate Sanctions’ Save the Planet?

Economic pressure can be a force for environmental good—if it targets companies, not countries.

Nov 18, 2019 / Nicholas Mulder

Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal

Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Isn’t Just Cruel, It’s Illegal

As the administration continues its war on asylum seekers, a former asylum officer says forcing applicants to wait in Mexican camps violates international law.

Nov 15, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America

Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America

The proposed legislation would cut 5.6 million tons of carbon emissions and create 240,000 jobs.

Nov 14, 2019 / Daniel Aldana Cohen and Julian Brave NoiseCat

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The Trump Administration’s Biggest Climate Lies The Trump Administration’s Biggest Climate Lies

An aggressive disinformation campaign is borrowing from Big Tobacco’s playbook. Here’s what they’re feeding lawmakers.

Nov 12, 2019 / Naomi Oreskes

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