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Statistic of the Decade: The Massive Deforestation of the Amazon
Since 2010, mile upon mile of rainforest has been replaced with a wide range of commercial developments.
The Mount Sinai Scandal Shows Everything That’s Wrong With US Health Care
A new report reveals how profit-driven understaffing and overcrowding lead to deaths and deplorable worker conditions.
Thousands of Koalas Feared Dead in Australia Wildfires
Australian Environment Minister Sussan Ley said wildfires have destroyed 30% of the koalas' habitat in New South Wales.
How a Rising Anti-Mining Movement Is Challenging Portugal’s “White Gold” Rush
Portuguese are organizing to stop a boom in lithium mining, as the government rushes to become Europe's top supplier.
The Climate Crisis Escalated in 2019. So Did the Climate Justice Movement.
2019 marked a renaissance for the climate movement.
Court Upholds Ruling Protecting Marine Area Against Oil and Fishing Interests
The court upheld the right of the U.S. executive branch to set aside marine areas as national monuments.
Stop the Spread of Liquefied Natural Gas — Before It’s Too Late
A liquefied natural gas disaster could make an oil spill look like a picnic.
More Climate Lawsuits Could Spur Federal Legislation and a Just Transition
Municipalities are increasingly suing Big Oil at the state level to recover costs related to climate change.
Why We Can’t Just #PlantATree
Tree planting must follow the vital work of protecting existing trees and reducing emissions through direct action.
You’re Not So Different From an Octopus: Rethinking Our Relationship to Animals
We are on the cusp of revolutionizing the way we understand the animal world, says naturalist Sy Montgomery.