Books

Confronting the Crisis of Climate Displacement

Ramin Skibba / Undark Mar 29, 2024 In “On the Move,” Abrahm Lustgarten details how global warming could displace millions of Americans. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Insurers Should Support People, Not the Fossil Fuel Industry

By Tony Dunn / Independent Media Institute Feb 27, 2020 Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Early PG&E Blackouts Forewarned Later Problems

TIN PRITCHARD and MICHAEL LIEDTKE / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2019 An Associated Press review shows widespread problems with the four “public safety power shutoffs” the utility started rolling out in 2018. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Bankrupt PG&E Makes $13.5 Billion Deal With California Wildfire Victims

JOHN ROGERS / The Associated Press Dec 7, 2019 The devastating fires of 2017-2018, which killed scores of people, were blamed on the utility's outdated equipment and negligence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Must Take Back Its Power—Literally

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 30, 2019 The Golden State's red-hot blazes are a direct result of negligence on the part of Pacific Gas and Electric, among other guilty parties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

California’s Rich Are Buying Their Own Firefighters

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 28, 2019 As wildfires rage, climate change exacerbates wealth inequality. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

PG&E Lines Sparked Camp Fire That Killed 85, California Says

JANIE HAR / The Associated Press May 15, 2019 Cal Fire's report on the origins of the blaze that devastated the town of Paradise in November may lead to criminal charges for the utility. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thom Hartmann: Bring Back the Corporate Death Penalty

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Jan 7, 2019 When big companies engage in criminal harm to the public, they deserve serious punishment. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Hearts and Lungs May Be at Risk Months After California Wildfires

Aaron Glantz and Susie Neilson / Reveal Nov 29, 2018 Health problems many experienced while the Camp Fire raged are just the beginning of effects that could plague Northern Californians long after the smoke clears. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Will Democrats Back a ‘Green New Deal’?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 22, 2018 Capitol Hill up-and-comers and organizations like the Sunrise Movement can offer hope for our collective future—if Congress can rise to the occasion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

You’re Welcome, America First! (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Nov 22, 2018 In his annual message of You’re Welcome, President Trump regales the nation with some of his recent highlights, or lowlights, depending. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rains Cause New Threat, Problems in Wildfire Region

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Nov 21, 2018 Search teams and survivors face increased difficulties in the Northern California burn area, where a flash flood watch is in effect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )