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Jun 8, 2017 / Greg Grandin
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Polluters need to pay, not make decisions about the future of the planet.
Dec 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen
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As governor of Florida, Bush said publicly that climate change was not a “top priority.” He also quietly ordered a review of policy options for responding to it.
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Sports tournaments will pollute air for “the earth’s lungs.”
Apr 23, 2014 / Editorial / Dave Zirin
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Apr 22, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
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“Environmentalism” has failed. The planet now needs a movement far more radical.
Apr 22, 2014 / Blog / Wen Stephenson
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From climate change to deforestation, FAIR is pushing xenophobia as good eco-politics.
Jul 29, 2010 / Feature / Andrew Ross