Energy

Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America

Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America

The proposed legislation would cut 5.6 million tons of carbon emissions and create 240,000 jobs.

Nov 14, 2019 / Daniel Aldana Cohen and Julian Brave NoiseCat

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The Trump Administration’s Biggest Climate Lies The Trump Administration’s Biggest Climate Lies

An aggressive disinformation campaign is borrowing from Big Tobacco’s playbook. Here’s what they’re feeding lawmakers.

Nov 12, 2019 / Naomi Oreskes

We Need a Green Bailout for the People

We Need a Green Bailout for the People We Need a Green Bailout for the People

Here’s what the government should demand when the economy tumbles and Wall Street comes begging.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Kate Aronoff

Can Carbon Pricing Address Climate Justice?

Can Carbon Pricing Address Climate Justice? Can Carbon Pricing Address Climate Justice?

If it’s to be truly effective in addressing the climate crisis, the Green New Deal must prioritize a just transition.

Nov 7, 2019 / James K. Boyce and Manuel Pastor

Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change

Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change

The worst part? That the president believes his position is a political winner.

Nov 5, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals

He’s shoring up his bigoted base for 2020, but he’s also courting the broader GOP coalition of big business and the Christian right.

Nov 5, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Chile Bailed on the UN Climate Talks. Here’s Why It Matters.

Chile Bailed on the UN Climate Talks. Here’s Why It Matters. Chile Bailed on the UN Climate Talks. Here’s Why It Matters.

Chile’s failure to fulfill its commitment is yet another sign that our future is in the hands of people we cannot trust. 

Oct 31, 2019 / Emilie Prattico

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California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E California Is Burning—Nationalize PG&E

California’s utility, PG&E, has put profits over public safety for too long. The company belongs in the hands of the people.

Oct 30, 2019 / Ben Ehrenreich

Take Action Now: Declare a Climate Emergency

Take Action Now: Declare a Climate Emergency Take Action Now: Declare a Climate Emergency

Tell your representatives to take decisive action, donate to fire relief in California, and join the climate conversation.

Oct 29, 2019 / no-paywall / NationAction

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How Do the Trumpists Mobilize? Around White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism How Do the Trumpists Mobilize? Around White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism

A new report by Political Research Associates lays out the connections and the key role played by the media.

Oct 25, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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