Environmental Issues

The Fall of Trump Propels the Climate Story Into a Decisive New Era

The Fall of Trump Propels the Climate Story Into a Decisive New Era The Fall of Trump Propels the Climate Story Into a Decisive New Era

Humanity dodged a bullet, but journalists need to explore why half of the electorate voted not to.

Nov 11, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

How Biden Could Use the Presidential Bully Pulpit to Drive Climate Action

How Biden Could Use the Presidential Bully Pulpit to Drive Climate Action How Biden Could Use the Presidential Bully Pulpit to Drive Climate Action

According to a Fox News exit poll on election night, 70 percent of voters support increased government spending on green and renewable energy.

Nov 10, 2020 / Jamie Henn

The Children of Fallujah: The Medical Mystery at the Heart of the Iraq War

The Children of Fallujah: The Medical Mystery at the Heart of the Iraq War The Children of Fallujah: The Medical Mystery at the Heart of the Iraq War

Since the 2003 invasion, doctors in Fallujah have been reporting a sharp rise in birth defects among the city’s children—and to this day, no one knows why.

Nov 9, 2020 / Feature / Laura Gottesdiener

Our Fight Can’t Stop After This Election

Our Fight Can’t Stop After This Election Our Fight Can’t Stop After This Election

It’s only once we’ve won, whether that’s now or four years from now, that the real work begins.

Nov 6, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

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The Time Is Now: Dump Trump! The Time Is Now: Dump Trump!

Herewith a short—very short—list of his most egregious crimes. And why there’s no room for anything but a thumping, indisputable Biden victory.

Nov 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

A line of voters stretches across a block on the left, while cars are seen driving down a road on the right.

How to Rebut Trump’s Tsunami of Lies How to Rebut Trump’s Tsunami of Lies

We do it with a massive voter turnout—more than 75 million so far, an extraordinary affirmation of the power and worth of democracy.

Oct 30, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Get Out

Get Out Get Out

The time has come to take him down.

Oct 29, 2020 / OppArt / Juana Alicia

The World Is Burning, but the Political Press Insists It’s a Horse Race

The World Is Burning, but the Political Press Insists It’s a Horse Race The World Is Burning, but the Political Press Insists It’s a Horse Race

Strong questions in the final debate handed the political press a golden opportunity to talk about climate change. They blew it.

Oct 29, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard and Andrew McCormick

Along the Keystone XL Pipeline, Hoping for a Miracle

Along the Keystone XL Pipeline, Hoping for a Miracle Along the Keystone XL Pipeline, Hoping for a Miracle

This election could decide whether one of the most destructive fossil fuel projects continues to be built, or is brought to a halt.

Oct 27, 2020 / Sara Hylton and Magnum Foundation

Trump Sinks to New Depths of Deceit and Depravity

Trump Sinks to New Depths of Deceit and Depravity Trump Sinks to New Depths of Deceit and Depravity

His mendacity level was through the roof, and his lack of empathy was even more on display.

Oct 23, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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