Environmental Issues

Burgers or Biofuel? Burgers or Biofuel?

Biofuels have become the new villain in the climate change and food crisis debate. But America's consumption of meat is a bigger part of the problem than the cars and trucks we dr...

Aug 4, 2008 / Feature / Frances Cerra Whittelsey

Oil Addiction: How Did We Get Here? Oil Addiction: How Did We Get Here?

This animated video finally answers the question: 'How did oil get so expensive?'

Aug 4, 2008 / GOOD Magazine

Extreme Water Emergencies Extreme Water Emergencies

Floods, drought, pollution, wildfires: summer's extreme water conditions afflicting the United States this summer are a call to action. Why are we helpless?

Jul 28, 2008 / Feature / Elizabeth de la Vega

Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green

Don't just bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: require them to start building environmentally responsible homes.

Jul 24, 2008 / James S. Henry and Brent Blackwelder

Back Talk: Raj Patel Back Talk: Raj Patel

Writer and activist Raj Patel explains why shopping better won't solve the food crisis.

Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood

Join the Fight to End Junk Mail Join the Fight to End Junk Mail

It takes a lot of work, but it's possible to go green. Start with stopping your junk mail.

Jul 15, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch

The Iraqi Oil Ministry’s New Fave Five The Iraqi Oil Ministry’s New Fave Five

Mainstream media should consider these leads as they change gears from no-comment to hot-pursuit when it comes to the story of Iraq's most sought after commodity.

Jul 7, 2008 / Nick Turse

Bush’s Last Chance on Climate Bush’s Last Chance on Climate

At the G-8 Summit, he can help bear the brunt of climate damage caused by the developing world. But don't hold your breath.

Jul 3, 2008 / Janet Redman

Talking Points for an Energy Crisis Talking Points for an Energy Crisis

Now that rising gas prices and plummeting sales of gas hog vehicles has gotten everyone's attention, let's talk about a long-term plan.

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Pain at the Pump Pain at the Pump

The Nation's Christopher Hayes discusses the Right's woeful misunderstanding of the country's gas prices crisis.

Jul 2, 2008 / Countdown

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