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Climate Crisis
As Climate Crisis Fuels Earlier Rains, Southern Cities Face Inland Flooding
In the South, increased inland flooding is exacerbating inequality.
Joe Biden Pays Lip Service to Climate But Has Fallen Short on Action
If Biden is nominated, climate activists will face the challenge of persuading a moderate to do a revolutionary’s work.
Oil Executives Claim Halting Fossil Fuel Production Would Be “Criminal”
As public support for fossil fuels wanes, industry groups are continuing to push false claims to the public.
Private Utility Monopolies Serve Shareholder Profits. Let’s Make Power Public.
It's about time we began building the political will to make power public.
The Climate Movement Has Gained Unprecedented Momentum Since 2018
More voters are prioritizing the climate crisis and holding politicians responsible for their ties to oil and gas.
Trump Interior Official Pushed Climate Misinformation Into Federal Reports
An Interior official with ties to fossil fuels industry has modified federal reports to include misleading information.
Oregon Republicans Shut Down State Senate and Flee to Block Climate Bill
Republicans again fled the Senate to block a vote on a climate bill despite getting extensive concessions.
Climate Crisis Is Increasing the Spread of Infectious Diseases Like Coronavirus
Forced changes in animal migration are bringing humans and animals into closer contact, making outbreaks more likely.
The Next Economic Recession Will Likely Come From Climate Crisis
Extreme weather caused by climate change could lead to a recession “the likes of which we've never seen before.”
Facing Undeniable Reality of Climate Change, Deniers Now Argue It’s Not That Bad
Deniers are using social media to cast doubt on the severity of the problem and the motives of those advocating action.