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
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 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard
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
Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter
This scorching summer could be a global warming landmark—if we demand climate action from our leaders.
Jul 25, 2012 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard
Déjà Vu at Rio+20 Déjà Vu at Rio+20
After two decades, we're no closer to reducing global poverty or enhancing sustainable development. Politicians will change only when mass action forces them to.
Jun 14, 2012 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard
Letters Letters
On Dorothea Lange, Michael Harrington, Earth Day and solitary confinement
May 22, 2012 / Letters / Our Readers and Mark Hertsgaard
Salvemos el Día de la Tierra Salvemos el Día de la Tierra
Nacido hace 42 años y celebrado desde entonces cada 22 de abril, el Día de la Tierra ha entrado ya en la mediana edad – y se le nota.
Apr 23, 2012 / En español / Mark Hertsgaard
Save Earth Day Save Earth Day
To transform this bland, tired ritual into an occasion for spirited collective action, Earth Day must return to its roots.
Apr 18, 2012 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard
An Interview With the Island President An Interview With the Island President
Mohammed Nasheed, the deposed leader of the Maldives, recently visited the US to call for free and fair elections in his homeland—which may disappear underwater due to climat...
Apr 9, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
Can Long Beach Prove that Bikes Are Good for Business? Can Long Beach Prove that Bikes Are Good for Business?
Bucking its reputation as a city addicted to the automobile, Long Beach, California, establishes the nation’s first officially “bike-friendly” business districts.
Jan 11, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard