Environmental Activism

Occupy the Pipeline: Fracking Threat Comes to NYC

Occupy the Pipeline: Fracking Threat Comes to NYC Occupy the Pipeline: Fracking Threat Comes to NYC

Activists are opposing the construction of a pipeline beneath New York City that will carry the controversial highly pressurized gas.

May 6, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Time for Big Green to Go Fossil Free

Time for Big Green to Go Fossil Free Time for Big Green to Go Fossil Free

Some mainstream environmental organizations are trying to wean themselves from fossil fuel investments—but some aren’t.

May 1, 2013 / Column / Naomi Klein

John Kerry’s Fateful Decision on the Keystone Pipeline

John Kerry’s Fateful Decision on the Keystone Pipeline John Kerry’s Fateful Decision on the Keystone Pipeline

Four decades ago, he spoke out bravely against the Vietnam War. Will he show the same courage today, in helping to end the fossil-fuel era?  

Apr 3, 2013 / Editorial / Bill McKibben

At the ‘Largest Climate Rally in History,’ Where Was Everybody?

At the ‘Largest Climate Rally in History,’ Where Was Everybody? At the ‘Largest Climate Rally in History,’ Where Was Everybody?

Why is it so tough for people to get their heads around climate change?

Mar 4, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Keystone XL: A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World

Keystone XL: A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World Keystone XL: A Presidential Decision That Could Change the World

Just how strategically important is the pipeline?

Feb 11, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them?

Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them? Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them?

Latinos—along with other minorities and youth—are the strongest supporters of action against climate change. It’s time mainstream enviros got the message.

Dec 5, 2012 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard

Climate Activists Hit Hard With ‘Do the Math’ National Tour

Climate Activists Hit Hard With ‘Do the Math’ National Tour Climate Activists Hit Hard With ‘Do the Math’ National Tour

350.org’s caravan heads to Washington, DC, to push President Obama to address climate change in his second term.

Nov 13, 2012 / Tom Hayden

Burlington Riot Police Fire Pepper Spray, Projectiles at Protesters Burlington Riot Police Fire Pepper Spray, Projectiles at Protesters

Police in Burlington violently suppress an environmental protest by firing pepper spray and projectiles at activists.

Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Salvemos el Día de la Tierra Salvemos el Día de la Tierra

Nacido hace 42 años y celebrado desde entonces cada 22 de abril, el Día de la Tierra ha entrado ya en la mediana edad – y  se le nota.

Apr 23, 2012 / En español / Mark Hertsgaard

Unions and Environmentalists: Get It Together!

Unions and Environmentalists: Get It Together! Unions and Environmentalists: Get It Together!

As the Keystone XL battle has shown, the blue-green alliance is in trouble—and only a deeper kind of solidarity can rescue it.

Apr 18, 2012 / Feature / Jane McAlevey

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