Environmental Issues

Palin’s Climate Change Conspiracy Palin’s Climate Change Conspiracy

The Nation's Chris Hayes debunks the latest Sarah Palin op-ed which tries to give voice to the far right's absurd climate change lies.

Dec 10, 2009 / Countdown

What You Need to Know About “Climategate” What You Need to Know About “Climategate”

A round-up of articles and blogs about the hacked emails and the climate change deniers who love them.

Dec 10, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Fight Climate Change, Not Wars Fight Climate Change, Not Wars

Here in Copenhagen, Obama's Nobel--which was awarded in part because of his re-engagement with the climate change negotiations--carries a special set of ironies.

Dec 10, 2009 / Naomi Klein

Interview with Bolivian Climate Change Ambassador Interview with Bolivian Climate Change Ambassador

The Ambassador on his delegation’s position at COP15, how negotiations are proceeding, and the importance of respect for the planet.

Dec 9, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

What is the EU’s Position on a Legally-Binding Agreement? What is the EU’s Position on a Legally-Binding Agreement?

Amidst a scandal over a leaked Danish negotiating text, pressure is growing on E.

Dec 9, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

Copenhagen: Where Africa Took On Obama Copenhagen: Where Africa Took On Obama

As details of a woefully weak climate deal emerges, Africa's love affair with Obama is cooling fast.

Dec 8, 2009 / Naomi Klein

Klimaforum09 Opens in Copenhagen Klimaforum09 Opens in Copenhagen

As the first day of COP15 winds to a close, alternative summit provides a place for movement building.

Dec 7, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

A Historic Breakthrough? A Historic Breakthrough?

How Obama could save or scuttle a deal in Copenhagen, and why he needs civil society to push him.

Dec 7, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Copenhagen: History’s Judgment at Stake Copenhagen: History’s Judgment at Stake

Today, fifty-six newspapers from around the world took the unusual step of publishing the very same thing--an editorial below, which calls for a "fair and effective deal" from the...

Dec 7, 2009 / The Editors

US: Cash for Exxon? Yes. Cash for Climate Change? No. US: Cash for Exxon? Yes. Cash for Climate Change? No.

Obama Administration is poised to provide an Exxon-led consortium with a $3 billion loan while remain uncommitted to financing climate adaptation.

Dec 7, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman

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