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Climate Crisis
The Climate Crisis Drove the US’s “Bomb Cyclone,” Record-Breaking Temperatures
Over 53 percent of the nation was covered in snow by last Friday, more than at any time since record-keeping began.
Markets and Technology Won’t Solve Climate Crisis. We Must End Capitalism.
It’s the accumulation of capital that’s destroying the Earth System as a place of human habitability.
Climate Crisis Is Ratcheting Up Pressure on Bee Populations
Amplified by climate change, extreme rainfall, wildfires and pests are disrupting the natural patterns of bees.
As Temperature Drops, Incarcerated People Brace for Dangerously Cold Conditions
For the millions of people incarcerated in the U.S., freezing temperatures amid failing infrastructure can be deadly.
Lawsuits Against Plastic Industry Could Exceed $20 Billion in Damages by 2030
A new study shows that the societal impact already costs around $100 billion per year.
Pennsylvania Lets Polluter Resume Drilling in Protected Zone After Plea Deal
The new consent order represents a jarring about-face for residents savoring a long-sought resolution to their plight.
UN Chief Announces a 2023 “No-Nonsense” Special Summit on Climate Crisis
The move comes amid mounting frustration with world leaders' refusal to phase out fossil fuels.
Global Biodiversity Pact Draft Is an “Open Invitation to Greenwash,” Critics Say
Several African nations and environmental groups criticized the agreement's funding arrangements and targets.
Zionism Made Hanukkah About Israel, But It’s Always Been a Holiday of Diaspora
Forget Maccabean militarism. In this age of climate crisis, let’s talk about the miracle of burning less oil.
Florida’s Housing Crisis Makes It Almost Impossible for Storm Victims to Recover
Many Puerto Ricans fled to Florida after Hurricane Maria, seeking a place to rebuild their lives. Then Ian happened.