The Latest Signs We Are Cooking the Planet and Ourselves

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 3, 2019 Things are getting noticeably harder and hotter due to climate change, and the worst part is, we are doing this to ourselves. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Humanity Is Committing Collective Suicide

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Apr 28, 2019 Even for an old man like me, it’s a terrifying thing to watch humanity make a decision to commit self-harm on a mass scale. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Our Kids Know We’re Failing Them on Climate Change

Frida Berrigan / TomDispatch Mar 17, 2019 Youths all over the world are insisting that we adults make some sacrifices to keep their planet from becoming uninhabitable. It's time we listen. Dig deeper ( 12 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 )

Trump Administration Attempt to Quash Youth Climate Suit Fails

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Nov 4, 2018 The Supreme Court rules in favor of the group of plaintiffs claiming the U.S. has actively caused climate instability in violation of their rights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Is Lying About Hurricane Michael

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 11, 2018 The president says the government is doing all it can for the victims of the storm, but this is simply false. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Even If We Limit Global Warming, Fire and Drought Will Remain Threats

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Oct 10, 2018 The most limited rise in global temperatures—never mind higher ones—is going to exact a price. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

High Efficiency Standards Could Bring Huge Carbon Savings

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Apr 15, 2018 A worldwide improvement in emissions is possible if governments adopt the highest energy efficiency standards for lighting and household appliances, researchers say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Global Warming Is Getting Worse, Fast

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Feb 14, 2018 Researchers are painting a dark picture. One new study involves warming of the planet, another deals with heat extremes and a third underlines what will happen if we do not reduce carbon emissions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Demanding Climate Justice in Hurricanes’ Wake

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 The very idea is anathema to the wealthy elites who prop up the United States' oil-drenched economy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Follows Previous Presidents Who Have Undermined Climate Action

By Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Jun 5, 2017 The president's decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement clarifies the tasks of people seeking smart climate policy. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Angelenos Press for Change in California With Fossil Fuel Industry Protest

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 Although the state is ahead of the curve on renewable energy, Saturday’s rally in Los Angeles was a reminder to politicians that there’s far to go before we “Break Free” of our dependence on coal, oil and gas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )