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Mozambique Is Drowning. Nebraska Has Flooded. We Need a Green New Deal.
From mass death and displacement in Mozambique to flooded farms in Kansas, the climate refugee crisis is spreading.
Jump-Starting the Dam Removal Movement in the US
Removing unused dams is one of the most important things we can do for rivers and the ecosystems they support.
Hurricane Michael: Floridians Paying for Governor Scott’s Climate Denialism
A climate change-denying Gov. Scott has put ill-prepared Floridians at great risk from this catastrophic storm.
South Carolina Still Grappling With Historic Flooding From Florence
The Trump administration's refusal to address climate change ensures that more catastrophic storms are on the horizon.
Brace for Impact, as the Climate “End Game” Has Arrived
The fate of the human species is very much at stake.
What Are Coastal Nuclear Power Plants Doing to Address Climate Threats?
As shorelines creep inland and storms worsen, nuclear reactors around the world face new challenges.
Sixth Mass Extinction Ushers In Record-Breaking Wildfires and Heat
As the Earth burns, Trump and his people continue to put profits over preservation of life.
“No Toilet, No Ventilation”: Prisoners Describe Horrific Conditions in Harvey’s Flood Zone
“We are alive barely,” says one prisoner in Beaumont, Texas.
Hurricane Harvey Hits Home for Texas Environmental Hero Hilton Kelley
Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters were still receding when Hilton Kelley and his wife returned for the first time since evacuating.
Americans Who Live Far From Coasts Should Also Be Worried About Flooding
As Harvey shows, is that inland communities are also at risk — and development in flood zones is increasing.