Basav Sen

Basav Sen directs the Climate Policy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies.

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

6 Democratic Governors Have Linked Arms With the GOP to Push Fossil Fuels

A bipartisan group of 13 governors urges Congress to “reform” energy permitting. It’s a terrible idea.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

November 22, 2025

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

“Abundance” Lobby Uses Trendy Words to Hide Same Old Attacks on the Environment

The “abundance” climate agenda is little more than a progressive repackaging of trickle-down, anti-regulatory economics.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

September 5, 2025

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

Bipartisan Plan to “Reform” Energy Permits Is a Brazen Giveaway to Fossil Fuels

Leading supporters of permitting reform either have a business interest in it — or have effectively been bribed.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

December 8, 2024

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

Government’s Warped Priorities Exacerbate Climate Disasters, Impede Recovery

By funding wars and fossil fuel subsidies instead of disaster recovery, the US punishes those who can least afford it.

By: Basav Sen ,; OtherWords

October 20, 2024

Op-Ed

Human Rights

Protests Surge as Governments Support Genocide and Climate Catastrophy

As violence escalates in Gaza and Lebanon, protests against government support for genocide grow worldwide.

By: Basav Sen ,; ForeignPolicyinFocus

October 13, 2024

News Analysis

Politics & Elections

The World’s Largest Election Ever Is Neither Free Nor Fair

If Modi and the BJP win a third term, it may spell the end of India’s democracy, with serious global repercussions.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

June 3, 2024

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

Far From Cutting Power Plant Emissions, New EPA Rule May Make Things Worse

The rule relies on “carbon capture” technology that hasn’t been proven to work — and may introduce other dangers.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

May 27, 2024

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

Biden’s Carbon Capture Regulation Is Just What the Fossil Fuel Industry Wants

“Carbon capture and sequestration” isn’t proven to work and would exacerbate fossil fuel harms.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

May 16, 2023

News Analysis

Human Rights

Pro-Highway, Pro-Car Public Transportation Policy Is Fueling Inequality

Transportation policies prioritizing private vehicle use leave the poor and people of color behind.

By: Basav Sen ,; Inequality.org

January 30, 2022

Op-Ed

Politics & Elections

Biden Admin Official Held Meeting With the Leader of a Fascist Militia in India

Biden doesn't join Modi at rallies like Trump did, but U.S. complicity in India's human rights abuses continues.

By: Basav Sen ,; ForeignPolicyinFocus

October 2, 2021

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