Basav Sen

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

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

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Biden Made Big Compromises on Climate — and Movements That Backed Him Are Livid

The climate crisis rages on as Biden prioritizes bipartisanship on an infrastructure bill that guts climate action.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

August 4, 2021

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

When It Comes to Sustainability, Amazon Delivers… Greenhouse Gas Emissions

As a seller of plastic junk, packaged in more plastic junk, Amazon hardly qualifies for the “low-emission sector.”

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

February 27, 2020

News

Environment & Health

Most Americans Support Phasing Out Fossil Fuels. Isn’t That Worth a Headline?

The Washington Post downplayed the most hopeful findings of its poll on climate action. We highlighted them for you.

By: Basav Sen ,; CommonDreams

December 10, 2019

$A pillar blasts a plume of fire into a cloudy sky, natural gas, fracking$

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

“Freedom Gas” Will Be Used to Justify Oppression at Home and Abroad

Characterizing fossil fuels as “freedom” amid an existential climate threat is reprehensible.

By: Basav Sen ,; Truthout

June 14, 2019

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