Green Jobs Shouldn’t Leave Black and Brown Workers Behind Green Jobs Shouldn’t Leave Black and Brown Workers Behind
There is a coming surge of green jobs, but the public workforce system is failing environmental justice communities. Let’s not waste this opportunity to do better.
Nov 10, 2021 / Daniel Munczek Edelman
It’s in the Air It’s in the Air
Climate change disproportionally impacts people of color.
Nov 10, 2021 / OppArt / Rogue Citizen
“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet “Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet
In a rapidly heating world, we don’t have time for etiquette.
Nov 10, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt
As Average Temperatures Rise, Workers Will Finally Get Protection From Extreme Heat As Average Temperatures Rise, Workers Will Finally Get Protection From Extreme Heat
There is currently no federal standard protecting workers from heat. OSHA will develop a new rule to change that.
Nov 10, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion? Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion?
The United States, of course—according to the United States.
Nov 9, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions
Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves.
Nov 9, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt
Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia
If we don’t find a way to address the real and growing climate threat, the basic duty of the state—to defend the security of its citizens—will have been forfeited.
Nov 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters “We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters
“We’re drops in the ocean, but eventually, those drops add up to something big.”
Nov 8, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Grief Hurts Because It’s Supposed To Climate Grief Hurts Because It’s Supposed To
We need to stop worrying about giving people hope and start letting people grieve.
Nov 7, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar
Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin
At least 25 countries agreed to end public subsidies for overseas oil and gas development, and more than 23 have committed to ending coal altogether.
Nov 5, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt