Environmental Issues

The Global South Bloc The Global South Bloc

Poor countries can make big gains in climate talks if they stick together, argues Saleemul Huq.

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

An Inconvenient Solution An Inconvenient Solution

In Our Choice, Al Gore explains what must be done. But is there the political will to do it?

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Bill McKibben

Regreening Africa Regreening Africa

In the dry Sahel, farmers are already adapting to climate change.

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

The Road to Copenhagen The Road to Copenhagen

A timeline.

 

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

Green Jobs for Recovery Green Jobs for Recovery

Clean-energy sectors, which hold the promise of being major engines of job growth, are creating opportunities for those communities hit hardest by the recession: low-income communi...

Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins

Beyond Copenhagen Beyond Copenhagen

Many obstacles stand in the path of a successful global agreement. But Obama can still take the lead on fighting climate change.

Nov 19, 2009 / The Editors

Water on the Moon — and Money for NASA Water on the Moon — and Money for NASA

"Water found on the moon," the headlines said – water that "could be used for drinking," the LA Times reported, possibly enough for "future astronauts to live off the land." The...

Nov 14, 2009 / Jon Wiener

Climate Activists Hit the Streets Climate Activists Hit the Streets

Turnout for 350.org's International Climate Day of Action was high in New York City--and in some of the developing nations most vulnerable to effects of global warming.

Oct 26, 2009 / Feature / Nathaniel Herz

Climate Roulette Climate Roulette

A frightening new climate change study says the United States must quit carbon within ten years.

Oct 7, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight Young Activists Gear Up for the Green Fight

In eleven summits scattered throughout the country, young people will gather to show their support for a "clean, bold, and just energy bill."

Oct 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

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