Environmental Issues

Walmart’s US Operations Burn 4.2 Million Tons of Coal Each Year

Walmart’s US Operations Burn 4.2 Million Tons of Coal Each Year Walmart’s US Operations Burn 4.2 Million Tons of Coal Each Year

Walmart claims to be environmentally friendly, but the details tell a different story.

Dec 3, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice

Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice

The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.

Nov 25, 2014 / Oscar Reyes and Foreign Policy In Focus

More ‘Wild Tales’: An Interview With Graham Nash

More ‘Wild Tales’: An Interview With Graham Nash More ‘Wild Tales’: An Interview With Graham Nash

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer explains why climate change is the overriding issue of our time, talks at length about his relationship with Joni Mitchell and discusses life with D...

Nov 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Senate Democrats Are About to Do Something Truly Stupid

Senate Democrats Are About to Do Something Truly Stupid Senate Democrats Are About to Do Something Truly Stupid

The Louisiana senator could build the Keystone XL pipeline with her bare hands, and it probably still wouldn’t give her the boost she needs to win the runoff.

Nov 13, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Will Republican Know-Nothings Torpedo Climate Progress?

Will Republican Know-Nothings Torpedo Climate Progress? Will Republican Know-Nothings Torpedo Climate Progress?

Obama’s postponement of Keystone XL, EPA emissions regulations and now the China deal are in jeopardy.

Nov 12, 2014 / Mark Hertsgaard

Are Fracking Workers Being Poisoned on the Job?

Are Fracking Workers Being Poisoned on the Job? Are Fracking Workers Being Poisoned on the Job?

A new study suggests air pollution near fracking sites may be worse than previously estimated—putting workers and local residents at increased risk of cancer, birth defects and oth...

Nov 10, 2014 / Michelle Chen

No, the Keystone Pipeline Still Isn’t Inevitable

No, the Keystone Pipeline Still Isn’t Inevitable No, the Keystone Pipeline Still Isn’t Inevitable

Republicans just want you to think so.

Nov 7, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

My Generation: The Change That You Really Can Believe In

My Generation: The Change That You Really Can Believe In My Generation: The Change That You Really Can Believe In

We are not forsaking our vote, but we see that we must address the fossil fuel industry in order to restore the value and power of our vote.

Nov 4, 2014 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and StudentNation

Is This Part of Ukraine on the Brink of Ecological Disaster?

Is This Part of Ukraine on the Brink of Ecological Disaster? Is This Part of Ukraine on the Brink of Ecological Disaster?

Climate change is destroying Odessa’s famed Kuyalnik Estuary, where health tourists and war refugees live side by side.

Oct 28, 2014 / Dimiter Kenarov

If the GOP Takes the Senate, Climate-Change Deniers Will Control Key Committees

If the GOP Takes the Senate, Climate-Change Deniers Will Control Key Committees If the GOP Takes the Senate, Climate-Change Deniers Will Control Key Committees

A Republican Senate could threaten the EPA and reverse some environmental policy gains.

Oct 27, 2014 / Lee Fang

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