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Trump to Snub Climate Summit for Religious Freedom Meeting at UN
The White House booked a room so Trump could attend a gathering in the same building as the UN climate summit.
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.
Meet the Young Woman Suing the US Government Over the Climate Crisis
Kelsey Juliana is the lead plaintiff in the landmark youth climate lawsuit against the U.S. government.
US Denies Visa to Afghan Teen Invited to First-Ever UN Youth Climate Summit
Nasratullah Elham says his activism is influenced by the impact of the climate crisis on his home country.
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.