Environment

Scott Pruitt, Steven Mnuchin, and Jeff Sessions.

Tell the Senate to Block Trump’s Cabinet of Hate and Wall Street Greed Tell the Senate to Block Trump’s Cabinet of Hate and Wall Street Greed

President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments have been horrifying.

Dec 13, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Minimum Wage Rally

How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance

Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.

Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Norfolk Flooding

This Is How We Can Tackle Climate Change, Even With a Denier in Chief This Is How We Can Tackle Climate Change, Even With a Denier in Chief

Cities and states can step up their efforts to tackle global warming—with or without federal leadership.

Dec 12, 2016 / Cities Rising / Laurie Mazur

Rex Tillerson

Potential Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Has an SEC Problem Potential Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Has an SEC Problem

ExxonMobil has been under SEC investigation since August.

Dec 12, 2016 / David Dayen

Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump

Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump

The past eight years have proven that pressure from ordinary people can counterbalance elite interests.

Dec 12, 2016 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline

Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline

Opponents of the Trans-Pecos Pipeline are finding hope in their last resort.

Dec 9, 2016 / Sasha von Oldershausen

Scott Pruitt

Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA

The nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to direct environmental policy means fossil-fuel interests will have their man in Washington.

Dec 8, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win

Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win

Naomi Klein at Standing Rock, Rebecca Solnit on the power of protest, and Zack Exley on a Brand New Congress.

Dec 8, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

US Flag Post-Hurricane Irene

The View From 2050: Donald Trump Changed Everything The View From 2050: Donald Trump Changed Everything

If only this were science fiction.

Dec 6, 2016 / John Feffer

Indigenous Activists at Standing Rock Told a Deep, True Story

Indigenous Activists at Standing Rock Told a Deep, True Story Indigenous Activists at Standing Rock Told a Deep, True Story

And that’s why they won at least a temporary victory.

Dec 5, 2016 / Bill McKibben

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