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Climate Crisis
Trump Attempted to Suppress State Department Analyst’s Testimony on Climate Crisis
Intelligence analyst Rod Schoonover's was allowed to testify, but his testimony was not submitted into the record.
To Be Effective, Socialism Must Adapt to 21st Century Needs
A 21st century socialism must address climate catastrophe and endemic joblessness, says scholar Vijay Prashad.
DNC Faces Outrage as It Announces It Will Not Host 2020 Debate on Climate Crisis
The Democratic National Committee will punish candidates who attend a climate debate hosted by any other organization.
A Fossil Fuel Reporter Finds Hope
Fracking has been a scourge on this century. Thanks to dedicated activists and journalists, times are changing.
Biden Campaign Admits Plagiarizing Part of Climate Plan From Fossil Fuel Groups
Sections of Biden's plan echoed claims from the coal industry about carbon capture and sequestration.
The US Military Won’t Lead the Fight in Combating Climate Change
The Pentagon's scorched-earth policies cannot be reconciled with renewable energy initiatives.
Do We Have a Right to a Livable Climate?
A lawsuit moving forward this week could help determine if U.S. citizens have a constitutional right to a safe climate.
10 Democratic Candidates Support Fracking Ban. Biden Stays Mum.
Joe Biden released his climate plan on Tuesday, but it says nothing about fracking.
Sanders Says With Future of Planet at Stake, There’s #NoMiddleGround
“We cannot go back to the old ways, we have got to go forward with a new and progressive agenda,” Senator Sanders said.
Arctic Is Thawing So Fast Scientists Are Losing Their Measuring Tools
Methane and CO2 released from the thawing permafrost will further accelerate the rate of global warming.