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As the Biosphere Dies, So Do We: Using the Power of Nature to Heal the Planet
Some experts believe it is essential to sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide via natural processes.
States Allow For-Profit Pipeline Companies to Seize Private Property
Activists and landowners are fighting back, and some have been jailed in the process.
US Funding of Ugandan Military Aids in Citizens’ Repression
President Museveni received $444 million last year alone despite a clear record of human rights violations.
Trump to Withdraw From “Flores” Protections to Detain Families Indefinitely
Legal limits meant to protect migrant children are being attacked on two fronts.
Arundhati Roy Hails Indian Court Legalizing Gay Sex, Overturning Colonial Law
The acclaimed activist and author based in New Delhi discusses more.
Low-Income Californians Feel Twice the Burn From Wildfires
Wildfire smoke has added another layer of pollution to Viviana Aguirre’s East Bakersfield neighborhood.
After Roy Oliver’s Verdict, What’s Next for Police Reformers in Dallas County?
Roy Oliver's murder conviction sets the stage for continued police reform efforts in North Texas.
Mental Health First Aid Is Important in an Era of Climate Disaster
A Northern California community offers mental health first aid to survivors of devastating fires.
Sixth Mass Extinction Ushers In Record-Breaking Wildfires and Heat
As the Earth burns, Trump and his people continue to put profits over preservation of life.
Zinke Blames “Radical Environmentalists,” Not Climate Change, as Wildfires Rage
Joel Clement, formerly in the Interior Department, and energy reporter Ben Lefebvre respond.