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Environment
Following House Approval, US Has a Chance to Ban the Cruel Shark Fin Trade
Sharks are killed 30 percent faster than they can reproduce, including for the inhumane fin trade.
As Climate Crisis Fuels Earlier Rains, Southern Cities Face Inland Flooding
In the South, increased inland flooding is exacerbating inequality.
Joe Biden Pays Lip Service to Climate But Has Fallen Short on Action
If Biden is nominated, climate activists will face the challenge of persuading a moderate to do a revolutionary’s work.
Crashing Oil Prices Undermine Trump’s Aim to Drill Toward “Energy Dominance”
Relying on an unstable shale industry may have left the U.S. economy more vulnerable during times of crisis.
Oil Executives Claim Halting Fossil Fuel Production Would Be “Criminal”
As public support for fossil fuels wanes, industry groups are continuing to push false claims to the public.
What to Do When the World Is on Fire
As we face a global pandemic, Kelly Hayes talks with Vanamali Hermans about organizing and mutual aid amid catastrophe.
Private Utility Monopolies Serve Shareholder Profits. Let’s Make Power Public.
It's about time we began building the political will to make power public.
The Climate Movement Has Gained Unprecedented Momentum Since 2018
More voters are prioritizing the climate crisis and holding politicians responsible for their ties to oil and gas.
Trump Interior Official Pushed Climate Misinformation Into Federal Reports
An Interior official with ties to fossil fuels industry has modified federal reports to include misleading information.
California’s Primary Season Comes Amid a Dramatic Battle Over Nuclear Energy
A statewide movement has risen to seize what was once the world's biggest private utility company.