The Environmental Movement Has a Classism Problem
Whether pushing for electric cars, energy-efficient light bulbs, or solar panels, green tech policies often ignore low-income communities, putting them at even greater risk.
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We’re All Paying for Pollution
Various state and federal efforts are underway to put a price tag on carbon emissions, but we can't tax our way out of climate change.
The Courts Might Just Save Us on Climate
Fueled by scientific advancement and a big Exxon blunder, climate liability cases are tearing up the courts. Will they work?
The Danger of Looting the EPA
Scott Pruitt put a chemical industry insider in charge of regulating toxics in the U.S. What could go wrong?
The Climate-Fire Nexus, Explained
This year's wildfire season is one of the worst on record, and the reasons are clear. Until we can rid climate science of politics, no one will be safe.
Are Superstorms “Weather” or “Climate”?
Climate deniers, who are now at the helm, refuse to accept human responsibility for extreme weather. How many deaths and dollars will it take for them to acknowledge the truth?