Three Times When ‘Impractical’ Movements Led to Real Change Three Times When ‘Impractical’ Movements Led to Real Change
Against all odds, the world broke open. Could it happen again in 2016?
Mar 7, 2016 / Mark Engler and Paul Engler
A New Study Suggests Even the Toughest Pesticide Regulations Aren’t Nearly Tough Enough A New Study Suggests Even the Toughest Pesticide Regulations Aren’t Nearly Tough Enough
As in most states, regulators in California measure the effect of only one pesticide at a time. But farmers often use several pesticides together—and that’s a big, toxic problem.
Feb 23, 2016 / Liza Gross
What Does Big Oil Really Think About Climate Science? What Does Big Oil Really Think About Climate Science?
Exxon Mobil has used climate science to prepare for its future while simultaneously discrediting it.
Feb 18, 2016 / Bill McKibben
How the Super-Rich Can Kickstart the Green Economy How the Super-Rich Can Kickstart the Green Economy
A surcharge on luxury consumption would curb emissions and help communities make the jump to clean energy.
Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati
Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution
Environmental racism extends far beyond Flint.
Feb 18, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Flint Is the Predicted Outcome of Michigan’s Long, Dangerous History With ‘Emergency Managers’ Flint Is the Predicted Outcome of Michigan’s Long, Dangerous History With ‘Emergency Managers’
For years, I have joined voters, other elected officials, and even courts in warning that the right-wing takeover of local government would end this way.
Feb 17, 2016 / Feature / Rep. John Conyers
Michael Moore’s New Film Playfully Skewers US Exceptionalism Michael Moore’s New Film Playfully Skewers US Exceptionalism
A powerful, optimistic, and radical demonstration of what can be achieved by thinking outside the box—or, in this case, our borders.
Feb 16, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed? The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed?
It depends on who the next president is.
Feb 10, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
The Toxic Work Environments That Produce Your Pots and Pans The Toxic Work Environments That Produce Your Pots and Pans
Multinational corporations are once again profiting off of China’s dismal labor conditions.
Feb 10, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Flint Isn’t the Only Place With Racism in the Water Flint Isn’t the Only Place With Racism in the Water
Environmental racism is an issue of political power: Polluters and waste sites are placed where politicians expect little or no political backlash.
Feb 9, 2016 / Tracey Ross and Danyelle Solomon