‘Returning to Normal’ Is Still a Path Toward Apocalypse ‘Returning to Normal’ Is Still a Path Toward Apocalypse
It’s easy enough to forget that the pre-Trump normal already included economic hardship, impending climate catastrophe, and endless wars.
Nov 18, 2020 / John Feffer
Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures Kim Stanley Robinson Bears Witness to Our Climate Futures
A conversation with the acclaimed sci-fi novelist about the climate crisis, activism, utopia, and his new novel, The Ministry for the Future.
Nov 17, 2020 / Editorial / Lewis Gordon
There Are More People Being Displaced Than Ever Before There Are More People Being Displaced Than Ever Before
World War II displaced 60 million people. Today, climate change, conflicts and crises around the world have displaced nearly 80 million.
Nov 16, 2020 / Nick Turse
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 / Covering Climate Now / 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
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
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 / Dispatch / Rebecca Gordon
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 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
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 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
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 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard and Andrew McCormick
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 / Photo Essay / Sara Hylton and Magnum Foundation