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Climate Crisis
We Can Create an Energy System Rooted in Climate Justice With Public Utilities
Publicly-owned utilities can eliminate the incentives that fuel the recklessness of energy corporations like PG&E.
California Is Living in the US’s Dystopian Future
If California is living a dystopian novel, it is also a first responder to the fires of a changing planet.
New Film Shows How the Decline of Bee Colonies Could Collapse Our Food Chains
The existence of yellow-black jacketed honeybees may determine the future of human survival.
Teachers Unions Could Move the Climate Strikes Into Phase 2
Teachers have been motivated by youth to seriously consider how to best support climate strike efforts.
Trump Takes Steps to Implement Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
The U.S., the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, has now begun the year-long process to leave the pact.
Our Future Will Require Green Infrastructure. Here’s How We Can Build It.
As the climate warms, the creation of “green infrastructure” to manage stormwater in cities is more urgent than ever.
Why We Need to Protect Government Scientists From Political Retaliation
Inappropriate interference compromises the objectivity and integrity of government research.
Indigenous People Blocked Ecuador Oil Auction in Growing Fight to Save Amazon
When Indigenous people fight to defend and enforce land rights, they are protecting our collective future.
Private Firefighters, Housekeepers, the Incarcerated Protect Homes From Fires
Of the more than 4,000 firefighters currently working across California, at least 700 are incarcerated people.
Rep. Ro Khanna Calls for PG&E to Become Publicly Owned
PG&E has been implicated in many of the fires that have ravaged California in recent years.