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A Third of the Himalaya Ice Cap Will Melt by 2100
Truthout's Dahr Jamail discusses climate change and his newest book.
The World Is on the Brink of Widespread Water Wars
In some places conflict is practically guaranteed, according to one study.
Navy Sonar Is Literally Scaring Whales to Death
One of the worst incidences took place in 2002, with 14 whales stranding themselves in 36-hours in the Canary Islands.
Louisiana and Isle de Jean Charles Tribe Try to Find Common Ground
Talks have restarted over a $48 million climate change resettlement project.
Michael Bloomberg Versus the Green New Deal
Bloomberg is an unapologetic advocate of fracking and natural gas who has huge investments in fossil fuels.
In Haiti, Climate Aid Comes With Strings Attached
Perhaps no people know better than Haitians just how dangerous, destructive and destabilizing climate change can be.
Campaign to Defend Mexico’s Sacred Lake Changes Global Activism
Indigenous wisdom provided an effective counternarrative to stop a mega-airport project on a sacred site.
More Salt in Our Water Is Creating Scary New “Chemical Cocktails”
Salt played a key role in Flint, Michigan's water tragedy.
Trump Administration Drills Down on Alaska’s Arctic Refuge
The deeply unpopular plan would benefit a few rich oil companies while threatening people, wildlife and the climate.
Climate Activists Shut Off Valves at Enbridge Lines 3 and 4
The activists are calling for “unprecedented and urgent” action to solve the climate crisis.