Environmental Issues

President Biden with senators

Will the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Turn Out to Be a Bridge to Nowhere? Will the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Turn Out to Be a Bridge to Nowhere?

There are things to like about the reported deal. But progressives must make sure ambitious “human infrastructure” proposals are included in a reconciliation package.

Jun 24, 2021 / Joan Walsh

We Owe It to the World’s Children to Slow Population Growth

We Owe It to the World’s Children to Slow Population Growth We Owe It to the World’s Children to Slow Population Growth

Crowding the planet harms younger generations as much as it does the environment.

Jun 24, 2021 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Planet in Distress

Planet in Distress Planet in Distress

The call to rebel against extinction grows.

Jun 16, 2021 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Olympic Flag

The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane

Amid turmoil, the IOC selected Brisbane for the 2032 games under a shroud of secrecy.

Jun 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Wind Turbines

We Don’t Need Science Fiction to Avert Climate Catastrophe We Don’t Need Science Fiction to Avert Climate Catastrophe

Europe is showing the world that a clean-energy transition is possible with existing technology.

Jun 14, 2021 / Paul Hockenos

Boris Johnson and Joe Biden

Climate Justice, for the First Time Ever, Is on the G7 Agenda Climate Justice, for the First Time Ever, Is on the G7 Agenda

If rich countries want a livable planet for themselves, they'll have to pay what they promised. This weekend’s summit will show whether they will.

Jun 11, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

Recent Events

Recent Events Recent Events

Recording history, one stitch at a time.

Jun 9, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt

What Joe Manchin Doesn’t Get About the GOP’s Voter Suppression

What Joe Manchin Doesn’t Get About the GOP’s Voter Suppression What Joe Manchin Doesn’t Get About the GOP’s Voter Suppression

It’s central to Republicans’ political strategy, because their platform is an electoral loser.

Jun 8, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

fishing trawler

Charting a Sustainable Course for the Blue Economy Charting a Sustainable Course for the Blue Economy

Ocean industries are often even more polluting than their terrestrial counterparts.

Jun 8, 2021 / David Helvarg and Jason Scorse

USS Curtis Wilson

We Don’t Have Time to Waste on Cold Wars We Don’t Have Time to Waste on Cold Wars

The US and China are the world’s two greatest carbon emitters—if they can’t figure out how to cooperate, the future of humanity is grim.

Jun 8, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt

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