Tag: climate crisis
Humanity’s #1 environmental problem is consumption—climate change is just one of...
By focusing the climate fight on what we emit, not what we consume, we are destined to fail—net-zero emissions policies aren’t enough to prevent catastrophe.
What impact will the Climate Union Jobs Act have on the...
As renewable energy jobs unionize, we can expect to see an increase in the size of green power companies.
‘We need to act now’: Study reveals glaciers melting at unprecedented...
“A doubling of the thinning rates in 20 years for glaciers outside Greenland and Antarctica tells us we need to change the way we live,” the study’s lead author said.
Sustainability trends that will change 2021
We need to improve sustainability since our future survival relies upon it.
Climate change is a security threat the government keeps ignoring. We’ll...
Unlike traditional national security threats, climate threats have no respect for national or sector borders and cannot be solved with missiles.
‘Wall Street is a primary villain’ in climate crisis, analysis shows
DeSmog’s investigation found that at least 65% of directors from 39 global banks had 940 connections to “climate-conflicted” industries.
Toxic waste ponds dangerously vulnerable to climate change
“They’re just an irresponsible way to store very dangerous waste.”
Painting the world green
How committed is the Biden administration to reshaping U.S. foreign policy to save the planet?
Freaky weather past and present: Is this winter weather the new...
Storm Uri wreaked havoc last month and has left many wondering about how often these storms will happen and why.
Lockdown-size emission cuts are needed every two years to combat climate...
The concern now is whether countries can build on the reductions caused by the pandemic, or if emissions will increase again as economies reopen.
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Mitch McConnell and Tommy Tuberville gave Democrats the blueprint for anti-Trump opposition
Democrats can stymie a significant chunk of his legislative agenda if they’re willing to commit to four years of steadfast opposition.
Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming ‘no money’ for housing and healthcare while approving...
The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich
Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
Putting our children first: How gun safety as a nonpartisan issue helped local candidates...
Moms Demand Action-backed candidates succeed by emphasizing community safety, depoliticizing gun reform, and addressing fears of school shootings.