Environment

A New Prescription For the Local Food Movement A New Prescription For the Local Food Movement

Some hospitals, like St. Joe's in Ann Arbor, are seeking out local food—but for the local food movement, meeting their needs is a challenge.

Oct 12, 2012 / Kendra Klein

The Myth of the ‘War On Coal’ The Myth of the ‘War On Coal’

Despite Romney’s claims, Obama poses little threat to the industry.

Oct 10, 2012 / Feature / Ken Ward Jr.

The New ‘Golden Age of Oil’ That Wasn’t The New ‘Golden Age of Oil’ That Wasn’t

American politicians are touting a future of robust domestic oil production. There’s just one problem: our planet won’t allow it. 

Oct 4, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate

The presidential candidates have barely touched on environmental issues in their campaigns—and they both have plenty to answer for. Here’s what voters want to know.

Oct 2, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

Help Halt Fracking Help Halt Fracking

Sign the pledge to make every effort to halt hydraulic fracturing.

Sep 13, 2012 / NationAction

The C-Word The C-Word

But does his DNC speech signal that Obama will now champion the climate fight? Or was he just telling the Democratic base what they wanted to hear?

Sep 12, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

New York’s Fractivists Keep the Heat on Cuomo New York’s Fractivists Keep the Heat on Cuomo

As the Democratic governor considers whether to allow the controversial gas drilling practice, anti-fracking forces vow to stop it—even if they have to go to jail to do so.

Sep 12, 2012 / Nicholas Kusnetz

Mitt Romney, Monsanto Man Mitt Romney, Monsanto Man

In his Bain years, the GOP nominee helped fashion Monsanto into a biotech giant. What would the notorious purveyor of genetically modified foods get from a Romney presidency?

Sep 12, 2012 / Wayne Barrett

Chris Hedges and Larry Gibson: ‘Days of Destruction’ [VIDEO] Chris Hedges and Larry Gibson: ‘Days of Destruction’ [VIDEO]

Larry Gibson, a leader of the fight against mountaintop removal, died Sunday. One of his last appearances is in Chris Hedges’s and Joe Sacco’s new book, Days of Destruc...

Sep 12, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Obama Can Say ‘Climate’ After All Obama Can Say ‘Climate’ After All

But does his DNC speech signal that Obama will now champion the climate fight? Or was he just telling the Democratic base what they wanted to hear?

Sep 7, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard

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