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
What Rio+20 Is All About What Rio+20 Is All About
Unpacking the next round of global talks aimed at curbing climate change.
Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
The Planet Wreckers The Planet Wreckers
Climate-change deniers are on the ropes—but so is the planet.
Jun 4, 2012 / Bill McKibben
Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century
A sobering new report details how extreme heat will take a serious toll on humans this century if climate change isn’t slowed.
May 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
The Path to Progress: Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies The Path to Progress: Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies
We’ll never get to renewable energy if we keep offering gobs of cash to oil, coal and gas companies to continue business as usual.
May 18, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Too Hot Not to Notice? Too Hot Not to Notice?
A planet connected by wild weather.
May 3, 2012 / Bill McKibben