Does the Climate Crisis Spell the End of Big Oil? Does the Climate Crisis Spell the End of Big Oil?
Financial markets are rightfully taking climate change seriously, but it’s humanity, not bottom lines, that should be our top concern.
Feb 12, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire
The Sunrise Movement and other groups have demanded that climate be a top issue, and Democrats like Sanders, Warren, and Steyer are responding.
Feb 11, 2020 / John Nichols
The Australian Open Is the Tip of a Melting Iceberg The Australian Open Is the Tip of a Melting Iceberg
All outdoor sports will be profoundly affected by our heating climate. Will the sports world do anything or just let it burn?
Jan 17, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump
How Dakar’s trash depot became a battleground for Chinese industry, the World Bank, and Senegalese organized labor.
Dec 31, 2019 / Katie Jane Fernelius
Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?
It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.
Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols
‘This Is an Emergency,’ the Caller Said. ‘You Need to Stop the Train.’ ‘This Is an Emergency,’ the Caller Said. ‘You Need to Stop the Train.’
Climate justice protesters blockaded train tracks in Massachusetts this week. Despite an emergency call and other warnings, the train kept coming.
Dec 20, 2019 / Wen Stephenson
Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America
From Das Kapital to the State Capital, the Philadelphia State Senate candidate is pushing for a just and functioning economy for all.
Dec 20, 2019 / John Washington
The Breathtaking Lack of Oversight for Air Emissions From Animal Farms The Breathtaking Lack of Oversight for Air Emissions From Animal Farms
We know livestock farms pollute the air—so why don’t we know how much?
Dec 20, 2019 / Leah Douglas
Amazon’s Bullshit Environmentalism Amazon’s Bullshit Environmentalism
Beware of private green initiatives: They exclude workers and put profits before the planet.
Dec 12, 2019 / Spencer Cox and Nantina Vgontzas
Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD
A writer reflects on the trauma of watching Alaska disappear in real time.
Dec 10, 2019 / Dahr Jamail