COP21: Why Science Will Make All the Difference
Unlike at previous climate talks, countries are coming to the table with science-backed contributions that challenge the business-as-usual approach.
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Can We End America’s Massive Food Waste Problem?
Almost half of America's food is thrown out every year. Despite the popularity of things like local markets and farm-to-fork initiatives, the U.S. food system remains a heavily industrialized, wasteful business.
Portland Blocked Fossil Fuels, What Now?
Turning the city's resolution into policies that protect health and safety is one fight that lies ahead. Another is forging a wall of resistance from San Diego to Vancouver, B.C.
Special Report: The First Nations Blockade That Could Shut Down the Tar Sands
Journey with us to the Unis'to'ten camp, where one First Nations clan stands in the path of three pipelines.
These Kids Can’t Vote, But They Can Sue
In Washington state, eight kids took the government to court to safeguard their future through stronger regulations on carbon emissions. Here's what they gained.
Here’s What We’ll Do After the Paris Climate Summit Drops the Ball
No global agreement is coming to save the day. Our powers lie elsewhere, in our communities especially, and this is where we must take the battle.
Capitalism vs. Climate: Naomi Klein’s New Film Takes Us From the Current Crisis to the World We Want
In "This Changes Everything," Naomi Klein lays out how industry interests are opposed to those of ordinary people—a point climate activists have had trouble communicating and been reluctant to fully embrace.
As State Pols Resist Obama’s Climate Plan, West Virginians Build Renewables Anyway
So far, the state isn’t stepping up to build a solar-powered future. That leaves the bulk of the work to residents.
How Obama’s New EPA Regs Can Bring More Local Control Over Energy—Even in Red States
The Clean Power Plan is counting on states to cut carbon emissions. Will they be the new frontiers for change?
This Trailer Changes Everything: Epic New Naomi Klein Doc Will Have You Running for Your Kayak
The film inspired by Klein's book features the stories of everyday people standing up to climate change.
How Craft Beer Brewers Brought Bottle Recycling to Montana
Glass is a pain in Montana’s, uh, recycling program. But the craft brew industry is on the case.
On Rooftops of Paris, Expect Green Roofs and Solar Panels
The new French law, which requires renewable energy or plants on all new commercial buildings, is the first of its kind at the national level.
Four Ways Mexico’s Indigenous Farmers Are Practicing the Agriculture of the Future
How can we get the most out of our farmland without harming the planet? I traveled to rural Mexico to learn from indigenous farmers.
Nearly 80 Percent of Germany’s Power Came From Renewables In An Afternoon
For a few hours in July, 78 percent of Germany's power was generated by renewables like solar and wind. The country is spending €200 billion to move away from fossil fuels permanently.
Why These Filmmakers Ate Nothing But Trash for Six Months
In the new documentary "Just Eat It," filmmakers Grant Baldwin and Jenny Rustemeyer swear off grocery shopping for six months and eat only food that would otherwise be thrown out.
Solar Panels Are Part of the Pope’s Revolution—But So Is Dismantling Structural Racism
The Pope is talking about a revolution that goes way beyond simply adding renewable energy to our current extractive economy.
Can We Save Our Planet? What the Climate Movement Can Learn From the Nuclear Freeze Campaign
The Nuclear Freeze Campaign of the 1980s saved the world from nuclear war. Here's what today's climate activists can learn from its success.
This College Student Chained Herself to a Shell Oil Ship for Three Days. Here’s Why.
Will young activists do anything to stop oil drilling in the Arctic?
Want the Best Solutions for California’s Epic Drought? Ask a Farmworker from the Central Valley
“Low-income disadvantaged communities are the best water conservationists: At the end of the day, we’re not going to waste water because it costs money.”
Why Seattleites Think They Can Stop Shell Oil From Drilling in the Arctic
The Port of Seattle has welcomed the oil company to temporarily moor its drilling rig before it’s towed to Alaska. But these protestors are threatening to block it.
The U.S. Has Nearly 600 Coal Waste Sites. Why They’ve Got West Virginians Worried
Residents fear that coal-contaminated water is seeping into their wells. But a lack of evidence is stalling action.
Drink Your Way to Sustainability With These Climate-Conscious Microbrews
It’s the weekend! Plan your happy hour with our interactive map of forward-thinking breweries.
In a Win for Opponents of Mountaintop Removal, W.Va. Govt Decides to Study Health Impacts
The state's shift in approach is also good news for environmentalists worldwide, who want to see more urgency in transitioning away from fossil fuels.
This Activist Went to Prison for the Climate. Now He Wants Churches To Take Moral Leadership
The movements that persevere are those that find a form of hope, even in dark times.
Climate Scientists Are for Real—Video Project Shows They’re Parents, Neighbors, Just Like You
The project offers climate scientists a chance to speak to the public for themselves.
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