Environmental Issues

Divestment Convergence at Swarthmore Kicks Off

Divestment Convergence at Swarthmore Kicks Off Divestment Convergence at Swarthmore Kicks Off

Students are meeting to create a comprehensive message and plan of action for the hundreds of divestment campaigns popping up throughout the country.

Feb 24, 2013 / StudentNation / Caitlin Kidder and StudentNation

Fighting for the Future: Forward on Climate Rally Fighting for the Future: Forward on Climate Rally

"The most fateful battle in human history is finally joined and we will fight it together."

Feb 21, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Students Convene for Fossil Fuel Divestment Conference

Students Convene for Fossil Fuel Divestment Conference Students Convene for Fossil Fuel Divestment Conference

There are now more than 256 organized campaigns at schools coast to coast, and the number is growing daily.

Feb 21, 2013 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg and StudentNation

The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?

The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass? The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?

Yes, he said the word “climate”—but he hasn’t committed to any of the big steps needed to avert catastrophe.

Feb 20, 2013 / The Editors

A Deliberate Pace: On Rachel Carson A Deliberate Pace: On Rachel Carson

On a Farther Shore captures the conservationist’s deep sense of geologic time and the forces of evolution.

Feb 19, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Vivian Gornick

Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy

Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy

The country needs more foreign aid to develop infrastructure amid the effects of climate change, but don’t look to the private sector.

Feb 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

An estimated 40,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, on Sunday to urge President Obama to act against climate change and the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill

Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill Sanders, Boxer Outline ‘Gold Standard’ Climate Bill

A price on carbon would fund investments in clean energy under the new plan. 

Feb 14, 2013 / George Zornick

Bill McKibben: Stopping Keystone XL For Good

Bill McKibben: Stopping Keystone XL For Good Bill McKibben: Stopping Keystone XL For Good

"We're not going to outspend the fossil fuel industry," the 350.org founder explains. "We have to find other currencies to work in, and those are the currencies of movements."

Feb 13, 2013 / Francis Reynolds

More Civil Disobedience at the White House Over Keystone XL

More Civil Disobedience at the White House Over Keystone XL More Civil Disobedience at the White House Over Keystone XL

Around 50 people, including many mainstream environmental leaders, were arrested after they handcuffed themselves to the White House gate to protest any approval of the Keystone pi...

Feb 13, 2013 / George Zornick

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