Environment

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 / Photo Essay / Sara Hylton and Magnum Foundation

Vote for What You Believe In

Vote for What You Believe In Vote for What You Believe In

Words of optimism.

Oct 26, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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

Mike Davis: Climate Change, Extreme Fires, and White Flight

Mike Davis: Climate Change, Extreme Fires, and White Flight Mike Davis: Climate Change, Extreme Fires, and White Flight

Plus Rennie Davis on The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Oct 22, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

What Amy Coney Barrett Means For the Climate

What Amy Coney Barrett Means For the Climate What Amy Coney Barrett Means For the Climate

Roe v. Wade and Obamacare aren’t the only things endangered by Republicans’ rushed Supreme Court nomination.

Oct 21, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

Joe Biden standing before a lectern

Earth to Biden: Stop Talking About Fracking Earth to Biden: Stop Talking About Fracking

Data for Progress polling shows that support for a fracking ban fell 16 points among Democrats after Biden and Harris opposed it in the debates.

Oct 21, 2020 / Julian Brave NoiseCat and Danielle Deiseroth

Three people protest, holding signs and wearing masks. The one in the center front holds a sign that reads

Trump Is Butchering Our Regulatory Infrastructure Trump Is Butchering Our Regulatory Infrastructure

Recent rules changes lock into place weaker environmental, workplace safety, and labor standards, and escalate the assault on legal immigration.

Oct 20, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The sky is orange and smoky above the lake, where several boats are docked.

How Climate-Driven Disasters Threaten Climate Progress How Climate-Driven Disasters Threaten Climate Progress

As climate change fans the flames of wildfires up and down the West Coast, those same fires also endanger efforts to combat climate change.

Oct 19, 2020 / Josh Lappen

Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course

Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course

If Biden plans to fulfill his campaign trail promise that he’ll be the “most progressive president since FDR,” he’ll have to help lead the push for progressive policies.

Oct 19, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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