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Climate Crisis
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.
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.