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Climate Crisis
To Effectively Combat Climate Change, Involve Women
These women are on the front-line of the fight against climate change, and their ingenuity and resolve resulted in a singular victory.
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Democracy Deferred: Ohio Removes Anti-Fracking Measures From County Ballots
Pre-election lawsuits and administrative wrangling to prevent local-level voting on issues are becoming the norm.
More Than Two Dozen Alaskan Native Villages Face Relocation
In Alaska, relocation of villages due to climate change is becoming common enough to have a name — climigration.
The Pillaging of Nicaragua’s Bosawás Biosphere Reserve
Violent expansion of the agricultural frontier in Nicaragua has produced devastating consequences.
In Warmest Year Ever, Climate Change Ignored Again at Debate
The presidential and vice-presidential debates have concluded without a single question about climate change.
Canadian Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Inuit Case With Global Implications
After years of struggle against Big Oil, the Inuit people of Clyde River will have their day in court on November 30.
Calling All Climate Activists: “Go Out and Get Yourself in Some Holy Trouble“
Activists on strike shut off the flow of tar sands oil across the US last week, and a movement leader calls for faith-based direct action.
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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.