Big Carbon’s Big Liability Big Carbon’s Big Liability
Environmental groups have warned directors of fossil fuel companies that they may be held personally liable for misleading the public about climate change.
May 29, 2014 / Dan Zegart
Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits
An increase in carbon sales to non-OECD countries will help create a humanitarian catastrophe of apocalyptic dimensions.
May 27, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
Is Climate Change a Crime Against Humanity? Is Climate Change a Crime Against Humanity?
Think of climate change as a WMD on a particularly long fuse, already lit and there for any of us to see.
May 22, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California? Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California?
In 2008, progressives won control of City Hall. Now, as elections loom, Chevron wants to take it back.
May 21, 2014 / Cities Rising / Steve Early
The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change? The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change?
The second in a series of debates between The Nation and National Review, moderated by Roll Call.
May 14, 2014 / The Nation
The Two Faces of Climate Change on the ‘Washington Post’ Op-Ed Page The Two Faces of Climate Change on the ‘Washington Post’ Op-Ed Page
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the media and climate change.
May 13, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws Pro-Keystone XL Consulting Firm May Have Violated Ethics Laws
Despite trying to influence the American public on the pipeline, public relations firm Feverpress did not disclose that it was contracted by the government of Alberta to do so.
Why Are Fracking Hopefuls Suing a County in New Mexico? Why Are Fracking Hopefuls Suing a County in New Mexico?
Mora County is challenging legal doctrines that privilege corporations and Big Carbon.
May 12, 2014 / Simon Davis-Cohen
What’s Wrong With the Electrify Africa Act What’s Wrong With the Electrify Africa Act
It’s a giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. Global climate justice advocates are fighting instead for clean, renewable energy.
May 7, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Janet Redman, Emira Woods, John Cavanagh, and Foreign Policy In Focus
The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Keystone XL Pipeline The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Keystone XL Pipeline
The first in an ongoing series of debates hosted by Roll Call, National Review and The Nation.
May 7, 2014 / The Nation