Truthout
Climate Crisis
The True State of the Union
What you won't hear during tonight's speech.
Lights Are Back On at New York City Jail, But Prisoners Still Lack Heat
Brad Lander, a New York city councilmember who spoke with prisoners and prison officials this weekend, discusses more.
Polar Vortex Shows Incarcerated Workers Bear the Brunt of Extreme Weather
From clearing snow to fighting wildfires, prisoners are being exploited to mitigate climate disasters.
As the Climate Collapses, We Ask: “How Then Shall We Live?”
Perhaps the wisdom we need most is already right before our eyes.
Climate Change in 2019: What Have We Learned From 2018?
The effects of climate change are unpredictable and will only get worse unless we act now.
The Polar Vortex Is Climate Disruption in Action
The sub-zero temperatures across the country don't contradict global warming. They're actually caused by it.
We Are Destroying Our Life Support System
Runaway climate disruption has made extinction a reality. Will humans be able to adapt?
5 Ways to Protect the Planet Without Disenfranchising People With Disabilities
Despite their vulnerability to climate change, people with disabilities often are omitted from relevant policy making.
Our Environmental Past Holds the Solution to Our Climate Future
We agree that the benefits of sewage treatment outweigh its cost. We must treat climate pollution similarly.
The Democratic Party Is Further to the Right Than Most Voters
On climate change, health care and free education, Party leadership lies far to the right of most voters.