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Environment
US Refuses to Join Global Effort to Curb Plastic Pollution
Pam Miller, co-chair of the International Pollutants Elimination Network, discusses the developments.
How to Build the Green New Deal? Cities and States May Already Have Answers.
There’s much to learn from local efforts, and they’ll need to be part of implementing a Green New Deal.
Mining Companies Use Excessive Legal Powers to Gamble With Latin American Lives
Trade agreements and investment treaties take precedence over local health and environment concerns.
As More Diverted Floodwaters Head Their Way, Dolphins Keep Dying in Louisiana
The historic opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway is happening during an ongoing and mysterious dolphin die-off.
CO2 Levels Hit 415 Parts Per Million for First Time in Over 3 Million Years
Despite the new measurement, it's not as if humanity hasn't been endlessly warned that it's on a dangerous path.
How Does the US Compensate the World for the Damage It Has Done?
Climate justice advocate Basav Sen discusses the need to go beyond the Paris Climate Accord.
Biden’s Climate Policy Sounds a Lot Like Obama’s
Biden's “middle road” climate approach may appeal to swing voters, but it's not enough to save the planet.
US Plays Word Games in Arctic Council Consensus While Ignoring Indigenous People
Indigenous leaders call climate change an urgent threat that requires a global response.
As Capitalism Fails, We Need a Roadmap to Survive Climate Change
Biophysical economist Paavo Järvensivu discusses a new framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
As Washington State Bans Fracking, Sanders Calls for Nationwide Ban
Presidential candidate and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee banned the destructive drilling practice in his state.