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Environment
The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Disappointing Act of Federal Greenwashing
The Inflation Reduction Act approaches clean energy with the same extractive model beloved by the fossil fuel industry.
Poor Countries Are Suffering the Worst Climate Woes But Getting the Least Help
Poor countries face some of the greatest challenges from climate change — and apathy from their richest global cousins.
Big Oil Wants to Refreeze Alaska Permafrost — So It Can Keep Drilling There
We have until August 29 to urge Biden to put an end to ConocoPhillips's colossal project of environmental violence.
Climate Crisis Is Killing Off Key Insects and Spreading Insect-Borne Diseases
Although climate change is undoubtedly bad news for many insects, some that spread disease are thriving.
650+ Progressive Groups Vow to Fight Manchin Deal “With Everything We’ve Got”
A broad coalition of organizations called on Democratic leaders to reject Joe Manchin's “dirty” side deal.
Liberal States Like California Are Also Failing to Make Progress on Climate
California started strong, but a new analysis shows it’s now woefully failing to meet its emission reduction targets.
Europe Is Trying to Solve Its Energy Crisis With Fossil Fuel Projects in Africa
Struggles for social justice and climate justice must be united to transform society amid government inaction.
Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden Moratorium on Oil and Gas Leasing
Fossil fuel extraction on federal lands and waters has accounted for about 25 percent of US carbon emissions since 2005.
“The Earth Is Telling Us It’s Exhausted”: An Interview With Poet Natalie Diaz
How we iterate or commodify things flies in the face of what the land told the human body to become, says Diaz.
Capitalism Won’t Fix the Climate Crisis. It Will Also Not Survive It.
No system predicated on greed will prevail against the storm that is coming, says volcanologist Bill McGuire.