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Unforeseen Consequences: The Death of Trees
We need to start respecting how necessary forests are for the health of our planet — and our species.
Hurricane Sandy-Sized Floods Could Be Up to 17 Times More Likely by 2100
Because hurricanes feed off warm waters, the theory goes that rising ocean temperatures have made — and will continue to make — hurricanes stronger.
Millions of Trees Are Dying Across the US
Forests are one of the Earth's most important protections again climate change.
Climate Direct Action: Activists Halt Flow of Tar Sands Oil by Shutting Off Valves of Five Pipelines
Ten climate activists were arrested Tuesday for attempting to shut down all tar sands oil coming into the United States from Canada.
On Melting Ice: Inuit Struggle Against Oil and Gas in the Arctic
The Inuit in the Canadian Arctic who are opposing oil and gas development are also fighting for self-determination.
Clinton Makes Some Sense on Energy Policy; Trump Makes None
Fact-checking a discussion of an actual issue at Sunday's debate.
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The Time for Direct Action on Climate Change Is Now
When we are old, what will we wish we had done?
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Dismantling Columbus and the Power of the Present
Native resistance makes it clear that everyone is implicated in the struggle to protect the planet. No one has the luxury of retreat.
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The Second Presidential Debate: Can We Talk About Climate Change Now?
Our next president needs to keep fossil fuels in the ground and lead the fight against catastrophic climate change from day one.
Dahr Jamail on Climate Disruption, Richard Phillips on Trump’s Taxes
How far is mainstream media from taking climate change seriously enough?