Letters Letters
Big Brother: watching, listening and…; nukes on our mind
Aug 13, 2013 / Our Readers, Mark Hertsgaard, and Terry Tempest Williams
Pandora’s Terrifying Promise: Can Nuclear Power Save the Planet? Pandora’s Terrifying Promise: Can Nuclear Power Save the Planet?
A conversation about a new documentary, its provocative claims—and the facts it leaves out.
Jun 17, 2013 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard and Terry Tempest Williams
Pandora’s Myths vs. the Facts Pandora’s Myths vs. the Facts
The truth about nuclear energy.
Jun 10, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard
I Got Shot in New Orleans I Got Shot in New Orleans
But I’m not giving up on this precious, important city. America shouldn’t either.
May 14, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama
Awaiting a Keystone decision, environmentalists make a historic vow to engage in mass civil disobedience.
Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now
Twenty twelve was the hottest year on record—and far past time for the president to lead on climate change.
Jan 9, 2013 / Mark Hertsgaard
Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them? Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them?
Latinos—along with other minorities and youth—are the strongest supporters of action against climate change. It’s time mainstream enviros got the message.
Dec 5, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
Hurricane Sandy as Greek Tragedy Hurricane Sandy as Greek Tragedy
We can choose to ignore scientific warnings about climate change—or we can choose to act.
Oct 31, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
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 / Mark Hertsgaard