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Devastating Flooding in NYC From Hurricane Ida Spurs Calls for Green New Deal
Climate advocates say the damage caused by record-breaking rainfall shows the need for green infrastructure and energy.
Louisiana Activists Mobilize to Prevent “Shock Doctrine” Policies in Wake of Ida
Mutual aid efforts can be paired with fights against the powerful systems that must be overcome.
Biden Oil Envoy Advised Emirati Gas Firm, Owns Stock in Questionable Companies
A financial disclosure reveals that Amos Hochstein operated a shadow consultancy with foreign fossil fuel clients.
IPCC Findings Illustrate Need for Banks and Insurers to Divest From Fossil Fuels
Financial institutions must take rapid, aggressive action to decarbonize our economy.
New Orleans Was Left in the Dark During Ida Because of Natural Gas Plant Failure
A new natural gas plant built last year was supposed to keep the city powered through extreme weather events.
HHS Creates New Office to Address Climate Crisis as Public Health Issue
The office will focus on identifying and addressing climate impacts on public health in disadvantaged areas.
After Ida, a “Just and Fair Recovery” Must Address Ongoing Poverty, Inequality
Flozell Daniels Jr., president of the Foundation for Louisiana, discusses the converging crises in Louisiana.
Climate Crises Converge as Wildfire Burns West and Hurricane Pummels South
The climate crisis, brought on by fossil fuel companies, is worsening converging crises in the U.S.
Hurricane Ida Slams Native Communities in Louisiana
“This is a storm like no other,” says United Houma Nation member Monique Verdin.
Don’t Expect Real Climate Solutions From COP26. It Functions for Corporations.
G20 countries pretend they are committed to climate action, but they pledged nearly $300 billion to fossil fuel.