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
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Aug 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
The Hunger Wars in Our Future The Hunger Wars in Our Future
The summer of 2012 has been one of heat, drought, rising food costs and global unrest.
Aug 7, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
How to Bring the Major Oil Companies Ashore and Halt the Destruction of Our Oceans How to Bring the Major Oil Companies Ashore and Halt the Destruction of Our Oceans
Shell is getting ready to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean, and while it’s not yet quite a done deal, the prospect should certainly focus our minds.
Aug 2, 2012 / Subhankar Banerjee
Parched Corn Fields and the Global Market Parched Corn Fields and the Global Market
An Ohio produce farmer's fields of failed crop point to a problem that goes far beyond her family's losses.
Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
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
The West in Flames The West in Flames
This is not a “perfect storm” but the new normal in the American west.
Jul 24, 2012 / William deBuys
Mark Hertsgaard: Farming in Hell Mark Hertsgaard: Farming in Hell
This summer’s weather is the direct result of climate change. Why are we still not taking it seriously?
Jul 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
What Will It Take for Society to Care About Global Warming? What Will It Take for Society to Care About Global Warming?
Heat records are being broken and fires are raging, but society still hasn’t woken up.
Jul 9, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change? John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change?
A former managing director at JP Morgan wants to see a complete re-imagining of the world of investments.
Jul 8, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds