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Climate Crisis

Pacific Island Calls for Global Ban on New Coal Mines
Technology advances could give momentum to the move away from coal.

Inside Exxon’s Climate Cover-Up: From Early Climate Change Researcher to Climate Denier
ExxonMobil's own research confirmed the role of fossil fuels in global warming decades ago.

“A Critical Moment of History”: The Pope on Poverty, Immigration and Climate Change
Pope Francis heads to Capitol Hill today to become the first pope ever to address Congress.

Pope Francis’ Historic US Visit at a Critical Juncture for Climate Action
In his most significant apostolic journey, Pope Francis will be calling for action on climate change.

Relentless Wildfires, Water Scarcity and Marine Die-Offs: Living With Climate Disruption
Recent scientific reports reveal that more than half of all marine life has been wiped out since 1970.

Climate Expert James Hansen: “We’ve Got an Emergency“
Time is running out to transition to renewable energy, yet the most “relevant” people in power aren't aware of the situation's gravity.

Bianca Jagger | President Obama’s Gravest Error: Trusting Shell to Drill in the Arctic
President Obama's approval of Shell's Arctic oil drilling has tarnished his environmental legacy.

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Who Will Pay the Price for Australia’s Climate Change Policies?
For thousands of years, Indigenous people have traditionally managed the land in the savannah regions of tropical northern Australia.

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Maps, Hurricanes and Impermanence: An Artist Puzzles Over Climate Change
Artist Phyllis Ewen visualizes ideas about climate change and human struggles over water through sculptural drawing and collage.

El Niño – What It Will Bring This Year and How It Could Change With Global Warming
An El Nino is building that could possibly become a “mega” El Nino.