Letters From the January 4, 2016, Issue Letters From the January 4, 2016, Issue
Lesson from Paris… with friends like these… slouching toward Raqqa?… sounds familiar… whither The Nation?…
Dec 17, 2015 / Letters / Our Readers and Robert Pollin
VIDEO: What Does Climate Change Have to Do With Hunger in America? VIDEO: What Does Climate Change Have to Do With Hunger in America?
A conversation about what true food security would look like in America, and how we’ll get there.
Dec 14, 2015 / Video / The Nation
After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope
Good news and climate change are not normally associated with each other, but let’s give a tentative cheer for COP21.
Dec 14, 2015 / Michael T. Klare
The Fate of the World Changed in Paris—but by How Much? The Fate of the World Changed in Paris—but by How Much?
If taken seriously, the commitments made at COP21 could spell death for the fossil-fuel industry. That’s a big “if.”
Dec 13, 2015 / Editorial / Mark Hertsgaard
The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us
The agreement will still raise global temperatures 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Dec 12, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries
In Paris, vulnerable nations are being forced to accept unconscionable terms to stay in existence.
Dec 12, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein
Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement
The current text doesn’t even mention “fossil fuels” and lacks strong language on human rights.
Dec 11, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
Youth Power and Powerlessness at COP21 Youth Power and Powerlessness at COP21
Young people have been banging their heads on the walls of the political establishment for far too long. It’s time we figure out something new.
Dec 10, 2015 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and StudentNation
Naomi Klein: Sane Climate Policies Are Being Undermined by Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals Naomi Klein: Sane Climate Policies Are Being Undermined by Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals
Companies like Exxon and Shell are using these deals to create new markets for fossil fuels. See the problem?
Dec 9, 2015 / Video / Naomi Klein
In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing? In the Final Hours of the Climate Talks, a 1.5 Degrees C Target Is Still on the Table—but Is That a Good Thing?
In exchange for including the ambitious target in the final text, developing nations are being pressured to never again mention “liability and compensation.”
Dec 9, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard