A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels
On September 24, concerned citizens around the world will come together in every nation on earth to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the global movement against fossil fuels.
Aug 11, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Self-Restraint Self-Restraint
The response by the Japanese people to the quake fills the author with pride—and great concern.
Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Hitonari Tsuji
Restoring the Time Capsule Restoring the Time Capsule
For those who grew up in Fukushima, the disaster didn't just destroy their home town, it stole their childhood memories.
Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Hideo Furukawa
From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy
Survivors of the first nuclear tragedies are now campaigning not only against nuclear weapons, but now also against the dangers of nuclear power.
Aug 9, 2011 / Press Room
Slide Show: Hiroshima’s Aftermath: Lost Images of the First Atomic Bombing Slide Show: Hiroshima’s Aftermath: Lost Images of the First Atomic Bombing
This month marks the 66th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon during wartime. But have we in this country ever understood the full consequences of its use? …
Aug 2, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Why Aren’t Governments Dealing With Conflicts Caused by Climate Change? Why Aren’t Governments Dealing With Conflicts Caused by Climate Change?
Christian Parenti joins the BBC to explain the debate at the UN over the relationship between political violence and global climate change.
Jul 22, 2011 / Press Room
Why Aren’t Governments Dealing with Conflicts Caused by Climate Change? Why Aren’t Governments Dealing with Conflicts Caused by Climate Change?
Christian Parenti joins BBC to explain the debate at the UN over the relationship between political violence and global climate change.
Jul 22, 2011 / The Nation
Soaring Food Prices, Wild Weather and a Planetful of Trouble Soaring Food Prices, Wild Weather and a Planetful of Trouble
From Kyrgyzstan to Kenya, from Libya to Yemen, Syria and even Egypt, violence and upheaval can be traced back to the price of a loaf of bread.
Jul 19, 2011 / Christian Parenti
Will North America Be the New Middle East? Will North America Be the New Middle East?
It's yes or no for a climate-killing oil pipeline slated to run from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico—and Obama gets to make the call.
Jul 14, 2011 / Bill McKibben
Like Water for Gold in El Salvador Like Water for Gold in El Salvador
Activists are risking their lives in the fight against US and Canadian mining companies.
Jul 11, 2011 / Feature / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh