Environmental Issues

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

Who Will Get the Oil? Who Will Get the Oil?

War and corruption have decimated Iraq's oil supply, and Western companies are angling for a cut of what's left.

Mar 1, 2007 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Green Politicians, Real and Fake Green Politicians, Real and Fake

Some political leaders spin fantasies about how to deal with global warming. Others, like Al Gore and London Mayor Ken Livingston, are prepared to deal with the ugly truth. Who do ...

Feb 28, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Eco-Injustice in Paraguay Eco-Injustice in Paraguay

A child dies after being enveloped by toxic pesticides on a soybean mega-farm, and two landowners are found guilty of homicide. Four years later, they still haven't paid the price ...

Feb 21, 2007 / Feature / Jessica Weisberg and Benjamin Brown

The Daffodil Delusion: Sensationalizing Global Warming The Daffodil Delusion: Sensationalizing Global Warming

Media frenzy to the contrary, a warm winter doesn't point to the end of the world--scientific evidence does.

Feb 16, 2007 / Michael Corcoran

Killer Weather Ahead Killer Weather Ahead

The good news on the latest global warming report: Political leaders can no longer ignore it. The bad news: It's probably too late.

Feb 14, 2007 / Mark Hertsgaard

American Dream, Downsized American Dream, Downsized

In the world's increasingly crowded cities, personal space is shrinking--and so are options for personal happiness.

Feb 6, 2007 / Feature / Andrew Lam

Mutiny for the Bounty Mutiny for the Bounty

We can't survive without oceans, but you wouldn't know that from the way we treat them.

Jan 11, 2007 / Mark Hertsgaard

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