Environmental Issues

Don’t Bet on Offsets Don’t Bet on Offsets

Erasing your "carbon footprint" is tougher than it seems.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / A.C. Thompson and Duane Moles

Flying Into Trouble Flying Into Trouble

Airplanes produce staggering amounts of carbon dioxide—and there’s no way to make them more energy-efficient.

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / George Monbiot

The Dirty Rock The Dirty Rock

Could clean coal become a reality, or is it just another corporate fantasy?

Apr 19, 2007 / Feature / Jeff Goodell

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

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