Environmental Issues

Averting Climate Catastrophe

Averting Climate Catastrophe Averting Climate Catastrophe

Action before we pass the point of no return?

Mar 25, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Who Drives the Climate Train?

Who Drives the Climate Train? Who Drives the Climate Train?

As both its victims and its drivers, humans could, at least theoretically, apply the brakes on the locomotive.

Mar 23, 2022 / Jane Braxton Little

Big Oil in the Mackinac Straits Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

Big Oil in the Mackinac Straits Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen Big Oil in the Mackinac Straits Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

And recognizing Native American sovereignty—giving the tribes sworn to protect the waters a place in the negotiations determining their fate—is the best way to prevent it.

Mar 23, 2022 / Hadassah GreenSky

Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems.

Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems. Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems.

As it turns out, our leaders have done all too good a job of providing options for ending the world. 

Mar 22, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

Turn That Down!

Turn That Down! Turn That Down!

The deafening levels of threat.

Mar 18, 2022 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

An oil derrick stands in front of a refinery in a yellow field

The Man Who Could Help Big Oil Derail America’s Climate Fight The Man Who Could Help Big Oil Derail America’s Climate Fight

Phil Goldberg, a self-described “committed environmentalist,” has a powerful strategy to shield the largest oil companies in America.

Mar 17, 2022 / Chris McGreal

A row of empty cribs

The US Is Facing a Maternal Health Crisis. Climate Change Is Making It Worse. The US Is Facing a Maternal Health Crisis. Climate Change Is Making It Worse.

Soaring temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes—especially for women of color.

Mar 17, 2022 / Danielle Renwick

Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators

Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators

Americans may think we are powerless as we bear witness to Putin’s war and the bravery of the Ukrainian resistance. We’re not.

Mar 16, 2022 / Matthew Miles Goodrich

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

Sen. Joe Manchin

Is Manchin Duping Democrats Again? Is Manchin Duping Democrats Again?

The omnipotent senator is said to be floating a new inflation-busting package. But he insists there are “no formal talks.” How is that going to work?

Mar 8, 2022 / Joan Walsh

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