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Climate Crisis
Thousands of Koalas Feared Dead in Australia Wildfires
Australian Environment Minister Sussan Ley said wildfires have destroyed 30% of the koalas' habitat in New South Wales.
The Climate Crisis Escalated in 2019. So Did the Climate Justice Movement.
2019 marked a renaissance for the climate movement.
More Climate Lawsuits Could Spur Federal Legislation and a Just Transition
Municipalities are increasingly suing Big Oil at the state level to recover costs related to climate change.
Why We Can’t Just #PlantATree
Tree planting must follow the vital work of protecting existing trees and reducing emissions through direct action.
You’re Not So Different From an Octopus: Rethinking Our Relationship to Animals
We are on the cusp of revolutionizing the way we understand the animal world, says naturalist Sy Montgomery.
Fossil Fuel Knocks the Wind Out of Renewable Energy Movement in Ohio
Fossil fuel interests are pouring money into undermining Ohio's wind-energy movement.
This Turkish Chef Is Fighting Climate Change With the Help of Syrian Refugees
They are helping farming in southeastern Turkey become more resilient to climate change by using traditional knowledge.
Holiday Jewelry Presents Could Be Contributing to Deforestation in the Amazon
Recent deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon has been driven in part by a demand for gold.
Nationwide Bushfires Block Access to Nearly Every Major City Across Australia
Australia also recently endured a record-breaking heat wave.
On Hanukkah, Let’s Rededicate Our Commitment to Environmental Justice
Hanukkah is a powerful opportunity to highlight the environmental injustices suffered by Palestinians.