Environmental Issues

China vs. Earth China vs. Earth

The world's most industrialized countries started the climate crisis, but China might well finish the job.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / Elizabeth Economy

Farewell, Sweet Ice Farewell, Sweet Ice

Melting ice is threatening the centuries-old society of the Gwich'in tribes.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / Matthew Gilbert

Adapt or Die Adapt or Die

Areas like Bangladesh and New Orleans, which promise to be hard hit by climate change, face a stark decision.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Cooler Elites Cooler Elites

Can the ruling classes save the world from global warming?

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / Doug Henwood

Big Is Beautiful Big Is Beautiful

Green utilities are growing, but they need to grow faster.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Why We Can’t Wait Why We Can’t Wait

If Congress follows these five suggestions, we could solve the problem of global warming.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / James Hansen

Getting the Lead Out Getting the Lead Out

A landmark decision in Rhode Island holding three manufacturers responsible for lead poisoning is a sign of progress nationwide.

Apr 10, 2007 / David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz

The Ethanol Hoax The Ethanol Hoax

Corn is the magic cure of the moment, which Bush and the global-warming naysayers contend will save the planet. Don't buy it.

Apr 9, 2007 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman

Denial in the Desert Denial in the Desert

Abrupt climate change is rapidly turning the American West into a desert. But a culture in denial continues rampant suburbanization, fueled by the delusion that our water supply is...

Apr 3, 2007 / Feature / Mike Davis

Al Gore, Global Statesman Al Gore, Global Statesman

America has lacked a real leader for so long, it comes as a shock to see someone as visionary as Gore speak clearly to Congress about the climate crisis.

Mar 23, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

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