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Climate Crisis
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It’s Going to Be a Scorcher … of a Century
Now is the time to make the transition to clean, renewable energy. The future of the planet and the human species depend on it.
From Caspian Sea to Arctic to Middle East, How Oil Pipelines Threaten Democracy and Planet’s Survival
The Oil Road is a series of pipelines stretching from the oil-rich Caspian Sea to Europe. Key nations along the route include Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.
Post Carbon Institute Calls on Environmentalists to Embrace Post-Growth Economics
A policy paper calls on climate justice activists and environmental NGOs to embrace the “new economy” movement.
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Last Hours of Humanity: Warming the World to Extinction
In the history of our planet there have been five times when more than half of all life on Earth died. They're referred to as “mass extinctions.”
Global South Most Affected by Threats to World’s Oceans
Alex Rogers: The West refuses to address climate change but developing countries most vulnerable to threats to oceans and marine life.
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A Reprieve From Climate Doom
Fox News presents the silver lining of climate change, while ignoring the raincloud.
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Arctic Sea Ice and Al Gore’s “Prediction 2013“
While climate change deniers misrepresent what Al Gore said about arctic ice, reality in the arctic outpaces the most pessimistic predictions.
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Fossil Fuel Army Versus the Planet: Battle Lines Are Drawn on Climate Change
As the consequences of climate change become more apparent and the window to act closes, an unprecedented battle is growing. Energy and fossil fuel interests now face opponents including …
What Is the Social Cost of Carbon Emissions?
James Boyce: Cost-benefit analysis of carbon emissions has shortcomings.
How to Stop a Coal Train in its Tracks
The action marked the culmination of months of preparation, as organizers in Montana decided on the best way to bring direct action against coal transportation to a new level.