Extreme Water Emergencies Extreme Water Emergencies
Floods, drought, pollution, wildfires: summer's extreme water conditions afflicting the United States this summer are a call to action. Why are we helpless?
Jul 28, 2008 / Feature / Elizabeth de la Vega
Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green
Don't just bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: require them to start building environmentally responsible homes.
Jul 24, 2008 / James S. Henry and Brent Blackwelder
Back Talk: Raj Patel Back Talk: Raj Patel
Writer and activist Raj Patel explains why shopping better won't solve the food crisis.
Jul 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Join the Fight to End Junk Mail Join the Fight to End Junk Mail
It takes a lot of work, but it's possible to go green. Start with stopping your junk mail.
Jul 15, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
The Iraqi Oil Ministry’s New Fave Five The Iraqi Oil Ministry’s New Fave Five
Mainstream media should consider these leads as they change gears from no-comment to hot-pursuit when it comes to the story of Iraq's most sought after commodity.
Jul 7, 2008 / Nick Turse
Bush’s Last Chance on Climate Bush’s Last Chance on Climate
At the G-8 Summit, he can help bear the brunt of climate damage caused by the developing world. But don't hold your breath.
Jul 3, 2008 / Janet Redman
Talking Points for an Energy Crisis Talking Points for an Energy Crisis
Now that rising gas prices and plummeting sales of gas hog vehicles has gotten everyone's attention, let's talk about a long-term plan.
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Pain at the Pump Pain at the Pump
The Nation's Christopher Hayes discusses the Right's woeful misunderstanding of the country's gas prices crisis.
Jul 2, 2008 / Countdown
Happy Oil Dependence Day Happy Oil Dependence Day
We're drowning in pretended patriotism used to cover the lies that got us into Iraq, the defense of torture and violation of our basic liberties.
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Bill McKibben: The Making of an Environmentalist Bill McKibben: The Making of an Environmentalist
Two new anthologies explore the virtues and occasional shortcomings of Bill McKibben's quest for environmental salvation.
Jul 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow