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Our Future Will Require Green Infrastructure. Here’s How We Can Build It.
As the climate warms, the creation of “green infrastructure” to manage stormwater in cities is more urgent than ever.
We Need Publicly Owned Utilities
California’s wildfires and blackouts show the dangers of entrusting our power to for-profit corporations.
Australian Prime Minister Pledges to Outlaw Climate Boycotts
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is trying to criminalize campaigns that target the nation's mining industry.
Why We Need to Protect Government Scientists From Political Retaliation
Inappropriate interference compromises the objectivity and integrity of government research.
EPA Career Staffer Says Trump Has Effectively Immobilized the Agency
Nicole Cantello, president of AFGE Local 704, says the administration has “robbed” EPA staff of their workplace rights.
Police Killed Atatiana Jefferson, Then Implied She Was Responsible for Her Death
Atatiana Jefferson is the latest example of blaming victims of police violence for their own killings.
Indigenous People Blocked Ecuador Oil Auction in Growing Fight to Save Amazon
When Indigenous people fight to defend and enforce land rights, they are protecting our collective future.
As Europe Shuts Out Migrants, Activists Are Pushing Back
Activists working across borders to defend migrants' rights are showing that borders are the real problem.
Research Links Pesticide Harmful to Bees With Collapse of Fisheries
Researchers linked use of the chemicals on fields near a Japanese lake with major disruption to aquatic life.
Modern Cities Breed Alienation. Insurgent Urbanists Are Pushing Back.
Insurgent architect collectives are reclaiming public spaces for community building using unconventional means.