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Climate Crisis
Rising Sea Levels Will Displace Nearly a Billion People in Coming Decades
This will occur regardless of the actions taken today, and humanity will need to plan accordingly, says climatologist.
From Hawaii to Haiti, We Must Center Decolonization in Our Climate Action
Tourist “paradises” come at a steep price paid by native islanders and local ecosystems.
Degrowthers Gain Support as Planet Cooks. Can They Ally With Green New Dealers?
Degrowth and its opponents recognize the necessity of mass movements and system change to address the climate emergency.
On Climate, GOP Presidential Contenders Are Out of Step With Women Voters
Nikki Haley was the only contender in the GOP debate to say climate change is real. That mattered to women watching.
Thousands Evacuated After Toxic Leak and Massive Fire at Louisiana Oil Refinery
The blaze is the latest fossil fuel-related disaster to threaten residents of Louisiana's so-called “Cancer Alley.”
Climate Activists Must Prioritize Front Lines Over Metropolitan Rallies
D.C.-based environmental activists are missing out on a century of lessons on how to confront environmental injustice.
Climate Denial Reaches Its Peak at First Republican Presidential Debate
“This sums up the Republican Party at this point,” says The Nation's national affairs correspondent John Nichols.
Dozens of Heat-Related Deaths at Texas Prisons Prompt Dems to Call for Inquiry
Democrats urged GOP House Oversight Chair James Comer to investigate dozens of prison deaths likely caused by heat.
British Columbia in State of Emergency Amid Canada’s Worst Wildfire Season Ever
Evacuation orders are in place for more than 35,000 people, and 30,000 more have been told to be prepared to evacuate.
Biden Urged to Back Hawaiian Cases Against Big Oil Ahead of Maui Visit
The historic blaze that leveled Lahaina has sparked national conversations about the climate emergency.