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A Storm That Could “Rewrite History”: Irma Hits as Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricane Ever Recorded
The threat is impossible to ignore.
Americans Who Live Far From Coasts Should Also Be Worried About Flooding
As Harvey shows, is that inland communities are also at risk — and development in flood zones is increasing.
Petro Metro: A Toxic Tour of Houston From Refineries to Superfund Sites in Wake of Harvey
A “toxic tour” of Houston's fenceline communities.
Will Houston’s Post-Harvey Recovery Exacerbate Inequities or Build a More Just City?
Who stands to profit from the relief effort?
Senator Sanders, We Cannot Begin Medicare for All From a Position of Compromise
The momentum is on the side of the movement for National Improved Medicare for All.
Houston, Bangladesh and Global Warming
The US should be giving countries the assistance they need to deal with the disasters that we have caused them.
Alaska’s Small Villages Turn Toward Renewables — and Don’t Look Back
Oil companies like to push the narrative that Alaskans want more oil development, but that's not true.
How Some African Farmers Are Responding to Climate Change — and What We Can Learn From Them
Nimble producers are fighting back despite drought.
Who’s Behind Fossil Fuel Extraction? It’s Not Just Republicans
Elected officials on both sides are beholden to Big Oil.
Antifa and Leftists Organize Mutual Aid and Rescue Networks in Houston
Anti-fascists have been busy rescuing Houston's flood victims.