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Climate Emergency Declarations Are the First Step. Here’s What Comes Next.
Governments must prioritize a just and rapid transition away from fossil fuels to renewables.
Trump’s Solution to the Homelessness Crisis: Deregulation and Criminalization
Trump's proposals would expand law enforcement in lieu of social interventions and investments to help homeless people.
Corporate Agribusiness Is Blocking Important Action on the Climate
Agribusiness and Wall Street are preventing farmers from adopting more regenerative farming practices.
US Will Stage Its Largest Ever Climate Strike
Young people are outraged that they are being left a world with an increasingly punishing climate and social insecurity.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek to Criminalize Environmental Protests
Senate Bill 386 echoes similar “critical infrastructure protection” model bills drafted by ALEC.
Pelosi’s Plan Is Not Enough. Lower Drug Prices Now Through a Public Option.
Pelosi released the “Lower Drug Costs Now Act” on September 19.
Two Years After Hurricane Maria, We Need Action on Climate More Than Ever
Two years ago, I waited out Hurricane Maria, a climate-fueled disaster. I won’t wait out pushing for climate action.
Today Is Far From the End. A Climate “General Strike” Is Coming.
On September 27, activists will walk out of school and work, suspend commercial activity and boycott banks.
Trump Cuts Emissions Standards While Accusing Homeless People of “Polluting”
Trump argued, bizarrely, that homeless people are supposedly polluting the oceans by dropping needles into storm drains.
Global Climate Action’s Biggest Obstacle Is US Foreign Policy
The U.S. must abandon its toxic climate imperialism and embrace the transition to a peaceful, sustainable planet.