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New UN Report Warns of Impending Catastrophe as World Warms, Glaciers Melt
Despite warnings of “total ecosystem collapse,” global governments have no imminent radical actions planned.
How Can You Talk to Kids About Factory Farming? These Books Can Help.
Two children’s books inspire conversations about where our food comes from by drawing on our compassion.
Trump Administration Opens Up Alaska for Drilling, Threatening At-Risk Wildlife
Activist Subhankar Banerjee discusses more.
What, Me Worry?
Trump responds to a stark UN panel warning on climate change.
Energy Transfer: New Name, Same Oil Spills and Violence Against Protesters
Battles over new pipelines involving Energy Transfer, formerly known as Energy Transfer Partners, are heating up.
Air Pollution Causes Up to 33 Million ER Visits for Asthma Annually
A new study is the first to look at the global asthma burden's connection to dirty air.
How Five Climate Activists Shut Off the Equivalent of 15 Percent of US Oil
Recently acquitted climate activist Emily Johnston discusses the need for direct action to fight Big Oil.
Hurricane Michael Survivor Calls Out Climate Denier Politicians
Russell King's house is the only beachfront property in his town to survive the storm with little damage.
Jair Bolsonaro Is a Looming Threat to Global Climate and the Amazon
Bolsonaro's policy positions oppose the environment, Indigenous rights and traditional land claims.
Dow Wants to Bolster Use of a Pesticide Shown to Hurt Bees’ Reproduction
The request seeks to expand use of sulfoxaflor to millions more acres and on some plants that pollinators frequent.