Environmental Issues

Climate Science Under Fire Climate Science Under Fire

The drizzle of allegations that climate scientists have fudged data, drawn on dodgy sources, withheld information and frozen out dissenters has now become a downpour.

Feb 5, 2010 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis

The Case for ‘Gray Power’ The Case for ‘Gray Power’

The waste energy from manufacturing plants can be recycled to create clean, green power.

Jan 28, 2010 / Feature / Lisa Margonelli

The Dream Reborn The Dream Reborn

Markese Bryant (aka Doo Dat), born and raised in East Oakland, knows firsthand the effects of pollution and poverty in local communities of color. Now he's a leader in the movement...

Jan 19, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

The Melting of America The Melting of America

A portrait of a can-do nation turning into a can't-do one.

Jan 7, 2010 / Orville Schell

The Copenhagen Disaccord The Copenhagen Disaccord

Activists are figuring out what went wrong at the climate summit and what to do next.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

How to Solve the Climate Problem How to Solve the Climate Problem

Climate scientist James Hansen's new book, Storms of My Grandchildren, looks at what's necessary to stop global warming.

Dec 30, 2009 / Feature / James Hansen

The Great Leap The Great Leap

In the midst of a global financial crash and the climate crisis, New China enters its third act.

Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Reality Bites Reality Bites

The problem with the Copenhagen Accord: nature does not award points for trying.

Dec 22, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Earth: Too Big to Fail? Earth: Too Big to Fail?

It's dumb machines, not the smart ones of Terminator 2, that could do us in.

Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit

In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display In Copenhagen, a New World Order on Display

Fundamental new global realities have been obscured by the frenzy to declare winners and losers.

Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

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