Environmental Issues

Austin, Texas Storm

While Texans Freeze, Governor Greg Abbott Lies About the Green New Deal While Texans Freeze, Governor Greg Abbott Lies About the Green New Deal

Republican politicians try—and fail—to deflect blame with outrageous spin.

Feb 18, 2021 / John Nichols

Alaska Glacier

How a Texas TV Reporter Gained Confidence to Cover Climate Change How a Texas TV Reporter Gained Confidence to Cover Climate Change

Local journalists can play a powerful role in ensuring the climate story is told right.

Feb 17, 2021 / David Schechter

Bill Gates, Climate Warrior. And Super Emitter.

Bill Gates, Climate Warrior. And Super Emitter. Bill Gates, Climate Warrior. And Super Emitter.

The billionaire’s new book, a bid to be taken seriously as a climate campaigner, has attracted the usual worshipful coverage. When will the media realize that with Gates you have t...

Feb 16, 2021 / Tim Schwab

How a Climate-Justice Champion Won Office in Rural, Working-Class Maine

How a Climate-Justice Champion Won Office in Rural, Working-Class Maine How a Climate-Justice Champion Won Office in Rural, Working-Class Maine

State Senator Chloe Maxmin, a progressive activist who unseated the GOP minority leader in November, talks about social-movement organizing.

Feb 16, 2021 / Q&A / Wen Stephenson

Climate Emergency

Climate Emergency Climate Emergency

Fires and pollution.

Feb 12, 2021 / OppArt / Mac McGill

Come Dream With Me: Environmental Justice, Colorized, 2021

Come Dream With Me: Environmental Justice, Colorized, 2021 Come Dream With Me: Environmental Justice, Colorized, 2021

Because my generation’s dreams cannot be deferred or denied any longer.

Feb 12, 2021 / Nikayla Jefferson

Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left

Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left

His works of history and social criticism have grappled with the political and ecological disasters of the past. His work has now started to become more hopeful about the future.

Feb 9, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Micah Uetricht

Impeachment Trial

Impeachment Trial Impeachment Trial

Will justice be served?

Feb 8, 2021 / OppArt / Sue Coe

A New Era of Hope

A New Era of Hope A New Era of Hope

The Biden-Harris administration is the beginning of the rebuilding of democracy.

Feb 5, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Will We Ever Fully Understand Humans’ Impact on Nature?

Will We Ever Fully Understand Humans’ Impact on Nature? Will We Ever Fully Understand Humans’ Impact on Nature?

A conversation with Elizabeth Kolbert about her new book, efforts to “control the control of nature,” and how the climate beat has changed. 

Feb 3, 2021 / Q&A / Naomi Elias

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