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Climate Crisis
Oligarchy Is Destroying Our Society and the Planet
Oligarchs abuse the environment and erode the mutual trust society needs to function well, says James Boyce.
New Federal Report Could Boost Climate Fight in the Courts
The Fourth National Climate Assessment strengthens the argument that climate change is already harming our society.
Until We Confront Capitalism, We Will Not Solve the Climate Crisis
Author Simon Pirani explains what must be done to halt runaway greenhouse gas emissions.
UK Protesters Are Supergluing Themselves to Buildings to Fight Climate Crisis
The Extinction Rebellion movement began six months ago in the United Kingdom and has now spread to 35 countries.
Hundreds of Activists Stage Sit-In Against Big Polluters on Final Day of COP24
Hundreds gathered at the UN climate summit to demand bolder action from world leaders on climate change.
Climate Scientist Declares: “I’ve Never Been as Worried as I Am Today”
Scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber warns that extreme weather will wreak havoc across the globe.
Left-Wing Disaster Relief Efforts Spread Goodwill for Socialism
Where FEMA has failed victims, left-wing groups are offering direct aid and drawing attention to climate change.
We Must Challenge Capitalist “Solutions” to Climate Change
COP24 wants us to drink the same old Kool-Aid in new bottles, but we can and must do better.
Senators Press for Expanded Probe of FEMA Over Hurricane Maria
The Trump administration’s spectacular incompetence in Puerto Rico hasn’t attracted an adequate level of scrutiny.
Costa Rica Is Pursuing Decarbonization Despite Global Inaction
Costa Rica plans to go fossil-free beginning next year, becoming the first country to decarbonize its economy.