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Climate Crisis
Alaska’s Sea Ice Completely Melted Earlier Than Ever Before
There was no sea ice left within 150 miles of Alaska's shores during one of the hottest Julys on record.
Austerity-Obsessed Europe Could Combat Climate Change Without Raising Taxes
With zero or low deficits, many EU countries are needlessly obsessing over deficits while the planet burns.
Eight Unions Have Climate Plans, But None Call for End to Fossil Fuel Industry
Some climate groups say humanity cannot afford to preserve industries that have caused so much environmental harm.
Greta Thunberg Arrives in NYC to Fight “Biggest Crisis Humanity Has Ever Faced”
The Swedish climate justice activist arrived after a 15-day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in an emissions-free yacht.
For Incarcerated Workers, Summer Heat Can Be a Death Sentence
Incarcerated workers are especially vulnerable to hazardous heat conditions, because there are few labor protections.
How David Koch’s Empire Helped Shape US Politics and Thwart Climate Action
The Koch brothers poured massive amounts of funding into supporting climate change denial.
The DNC Nixed a Climate Debate Because That’s What Chairman Perez Wanted
Perez and the Democratic National Committee must do better before it is entirely too late.
Trump Reportedly Suggests Using Nukes to Stop Hurricanes
Trump has reportedly invoked this idea “multiple times” in meetings with U.S. national security officials.
While the World Is on Fire, DNC Kills Resolution for Climate Forum
The Democratic Party had been reminded of its platform asserting it will combat the “global climate emergency.”
Can We Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in Time to Avert Climate Catastrophe?
Six U.S. cities have already reached their 100 percent renewable energy goals.