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Biden’s Trade Policy With India Could Accelerate Global Climate Catastrophe
The trade policies currently being pursued by the Biden-Modi partnership fuel the threat of ecofascism.
Senate Advances Confirmation of Climate and Native Champion Deb Haaland
Progressives are celebrating the advancement of Haaland, a Green New Deal supporter.
Wildfires Will Keep Getting Worse — Even in “Best Case” Climate Scenarios
Scientists found that limiting warming by even 0.5 degrees Celsius could substantially reduce fire risk.
Jackson Residents Are Going on Week Four Without Water in Mississippi
Since last month’s winter storm, Jackson’s 160,000 residents have been experiencing water outages and boil notices.
Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Is Imperiling Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The disturbances to ecosystems from climate change and extreme storms make it harder for wildlife to adapt.
Biden’s Appointments on Energy and the Environment Are at Best a Mixed Bag
Four major appointments offer a telling roadmap of the Biden administration’s positions on energy and the environment.
Biden May Approve Logging an Old-Growth Forest, Heightening Climate Risks
If approved, the Trump-era project would be a reversal of Biden’s stated commitment to preserve federal land and waters.
The National Security State Doesn’t Protect Us. Let’s Redefine Security for All.
Living under COVID for the past year has driven home the reality that militarization doesn’t buy security.
Instead of Fueling Cold War With China, Biden Should Collaborate on Climate
An antagonistic stance toward China could prove a significant impediment to tackling climate change.
No, Biden’s Climate Plans Don’t Cut It
Beneath the aspirational language of Biden’s climate plans is a continued reliance on climate-destroying fossil fuels.