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“The Fossil Fuel Era Must Draw to a Close”: A Message From the Marshall Islands to the World
One of the most passionate speeches of the opening day of the UN climate change conference in Paris was delivered by Marshall Islands President Christopher Loeak.
North Carolina Teen Loses Case Over Climate Change, Vows to Keep Fighting
Hallie Turner has been a climate activist since the fourth grade, so the loss will not discourage her.
Paris Climate Summit: Why More Women Need Seats at the Table
Women are on the frontlines of a changing climate, but remain underrepresented at high levels of policymaking.
Why Migration Should Be Central to Paris COP21 Climate Talks
Climate refugees and displaced peoples bear the brunt of environmental violence.
Thousands Defy Paris State of Emergency, Protest Ban to Sound the Alarm on Global Climate Crisis
Tens of thousands of people formed a human chain stretching for blocks.
Woman Charged With Criminal Mischief After Giving Water to Thirsty Animals
There is no meaningful difference between the dogs we share our lives with, and the pigs and chickens and cows we call dinner.
Western State Regulators Struggling to Keep Up With Radioactive Fracking and Drilling Waste
A new report details a string of illegal dumping incidents.
Global Warming’s Unacknowledged Threat: The Pentagon
The Pentagon's role in weather disruption needs to become part of the climate discussion.
When Surgeons Multitask: The Little-Known Practice of Concurrent Surgeries
When you go to the hospital for an operation, did you know your surgeon might also be performing a procedure on another patient?
Portland Blocked Fossil Fuels, What Now?
The next battle won't be child's play.