For the Sake of Humanity, Let’s Abandon American Exceptionalism For the Sake of Humanity, Let’s Abandon American Exceptionalism
It’s useless in the face of climate change.
Mar 29, 2022 / Aviva Chomsky
Starve the Putin War Machine—and Save the Climate Starve the Putin War Machine—and Save the Climate
Long overlooked, energy conservation is the best and fastest way to end the world’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Mar 28, 2022 / Paul Hockenos
Averting Climate Catastrophe Averting Climate Catastrophe
Action before we pass the point of no return?
Mar 25, 2022 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
Who Drives the Climate Train? Who Drives the Climate Train?
As both its victims and its drivers, humans could, at least theoretically, apply the brakes on the locomotive.
Mar 23, 2022 / Jane Braxton Little
Big Oil in the Mackinac Straits Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen Big Oil in the Mackinac Straits Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
And recognizing Native American sovereignty—giving the tribes sworn to protect the waters a place in the negotiations determining their fate—is the best way to prevent it.
Mar 23, 2022 / Hadassah GreenSky
Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems. Peace on Earth? Not Likely, It Seems.
As it turns out, our leaders have done all too good a job of providing options for ending the world.
Mar 22, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
The Man Who Could Help Big Oil Derail America’s Climate Fight The Man Who Could Help Big Oil Derail America’s Climate Fight
Phil Goldberg, a self-described “committed environmentalist,” has a powerful strategy to shield the largest oil companies in America.
Mar 17, 2022 / Covering Climate Now / Chris McGreal
The US Is Facing a Maternal Health Crisis. Climate Change Is Making It Worse. The US Is Facing a Maternal Health Crisis. Climate Change Is Making It Worse.
Soaring temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes—especially for women of color.
Mar 17, 2022 / Danielle Renwick
Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators Fossil Fuels Beget Dictators
Americans may think we are powerless as we bear witness to Putin’s war and the bravery of the Ukrainian resistance. We’re not.
Mar 16, 2022 / Matthew Miles Goodrich
The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency
Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.
Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner