Democrats unveiled their own climate bills this week, but only the fracking ban would stop the fossil fuel boom.
Climate Disruption Dispatches
Our monthly Climate Disruption Dispatches chronicle ongoing evidence and impacts of anthropogenic climate disruption as they have manifested around the globe for the previous 30 days. The series, created by Dahr Jamail, is now written by Mike Ludwig.
Fossil fuel emissions have reached record levels, with no “peak” in sight.
Climate disruption is shaping migration patterns — of humans and birds alike.
Scientists’ direst climate predictions have often turned out to be underestimations.
There was no sea ice left within 150 miles of Alaska’s shores during one of the hottest Julys on record.
As runaway climate disruption escalates, mass displacement is inevitable.
As civilization faces existential threats, Trump is trying to end long-term climate studies.
Methane and CO2 released from the thawing permafrost will further accelerate the rate of global warming.
The muddled political response to very clear climate science is putting millions of people at risk.
Last year was the fourth warmest year ever recorded, with the only warmer years being 2015, 2016 and 2017.