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Climate Crisis
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.
Brazil Faces Global Outrage as Massive Fires Spread in Amazon Rainforest
Indigenous people in Brazil have condemned far-right President Bolsonaro for encouraging the destruction.
Sanders Campaign Calls on Candidates to Unite Against DNC, Demand Climate Debate
The DNC voted down a resolution to hold a climate-focused debate.
The Amazon Is Dying and Bolsonaro Is Fanning the Flames
Jair Bolsonaro has worked at breakneck speed to eliminate environmental regulations.
Sanders Unveils Plan Detailing 10-Year Mobilization to Avert Climate Catastrophe
The comprehensive Green New Deal proposal would create 20 million jobs.
Trump’s Greenland Comments Follow Tradition of Violent Colonialism
This is no accident — Arctic ice melt has made Greenland's freshwater and mineral resources more exploitable.
Trump Escalates War on Species as We Face an Extinction Emergency
Many species face extinction under proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Chomsky: By Focusing on Russia, We Ignore Trump’s Existential Threat to Climate
We should be focused on dealing with the environmental crisis while we still have time to do so, says Noam Chomsky.