Environmental Issues

How to Solve the Climate Problem How to Solve the Climate Problem

Climate scientist James Hansen's new book, Storms of My Grandchildren, looks at what's necessary to stop global warming.

Dec 30, 2009 / Feature / James Hansen

The Great Leap The Great Leap

In the midst of a global financial crash and the climate crisis, New China enters its third act.

Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Reality Bites Reality Bites

The problem with the Copenhagen Accord: nature does not award points for trying.

Dec 22, 2009 / The Editors

Earth: Too Big to Fail? Earth: Too Big to Fail?

It's dumb machines, not the smart ones of Terminator 2, that could do us in.

Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit

In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display

Fundamental new global realities have been obscured by the frenzy to declare winners and losers.

Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big To Blow For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big To Blow

 Contrary to countless reports, the debacle in Copenhagen was not everyone’s fault.

Dec 21, 2009 / Naomi Klein

Obama’s Copenhagen Deal Obama’s Copenhagen Deal

How the deal at the Copenhagen climate change summit came about--and why it may not be a real deal.

Dec 19, 2009 / Feature / David Corn and Kate Sheppard

The Breakdown: The Great Climate Debate The Breakdown: The Great Climate Debate

Global warming is not just controversial, it's also pretty confusing. As world leaders debate in Copenhagen, politicians in Congress are pushing different plans to deal with climat...

Dec 18, 2009 / Chris Hayes

George Monbiot Speaks with The Nation George Monbiot Speaks with The Nation

A leading environmentalist, Monbiot discusses climate science, what's wrong with the U.S., and the need for a strong climate justice movement.

Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Time is running out Time is running out

What to look out for on the final day of COP15

Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

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