Environmental Issues

Can New York Create Affordable Housing That’s Also Environmentally Sustainable?

Can New York Create Affordable Housing That’s Also Environmentally Sustainable? Can New York Create Affordable Housing That’s Also Environmentally Sustainable?

The de Blasio administration unveils an ambitious plan: reduce emissions and inequality at the same time.

Sep 24, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Voices of the People’s Climate March

Voices of the People’s Climate March Voices of the People’s Climate March

Hear from some of the activists who made up the massive crowd at the largest environmental justice demonstration in history. 

Sep 22, 2014 / Agnes Radomski

The People’s Climate March Was Huge, but Will It Change Everything?

The People’s Climate March Was Huge, but Will It Change Everything? The People’s Climate March Was Huge, but Will It Change Everything?

Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of New York and cities around the world on Sunday, but the fight for climate justice is only beginning.

Sep 21, 2014 / Mark Hertsgaard

Top Ten Songs About the Environment

Top Ten Songs About the Environment Top Ten Songs About the Environment

Every good movement needs its music.

Sep 19, 2014 / Peter Rothberg

Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day

Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day Did You Miss the People’s Climate March? Watch Highlights From the Historic Day

Watch Democracy Now!'s in-depth coverage from the historic march, featuring Bill McKibben, Amy Goodman and many more.

Sep 19, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation

The People’s Climate Weekend: A Guide

The People’s Climate Weekend: A Guide The People’s Climate Weekend: A Guide

A roster of events and happenings leading up to the People’s Climate March mobilization in New York City.

Sep 19, 2014 / Peter Rothberg

Why We Still Need Wilderness in the Era of Climate Change

Why We Still Need Wilderness in the Era of Climate Change Why We Still Need Wilderness in the Era of Climate Change

Thoreau was right: “in Wildness is the preservation of the World.”

Sep 19, 2014 / Jason Mark

While We March for the Climate, Governments Meet With Polluters

While We March for the Climate, Governments Meet With Polluters While We March for the Climate, Governments Meet With Polluters

As climate activists converge on New York, world leaders will meet behind closed doors with corporate honchos who bank on fossil fuels.

Sep 18, 2014 / Janet Redman and Foreign Policy In Focus

Can the Climate Crisis Finally Force Us to Change Our Broken System?

Can the Climate Crisis Finally Force Us to Change Our Broken System? Can the Climate Crisis Finally Force Us to Change Our Broken System?

We've already lost a lot to climate change, and we'll lose more unless we take collective action.

Sep 18, 2014 / Rebecca Solnit

Climate Change Is a People’s Shock

Climate Change Is a People’s Shock Climate Change Is a People’s Shock

What if, instead of accepting a future of climate catastrophe and private profits, we decide to change everything?

Sep 16, 2014 / Naomi Klein

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