Climate

Which Candidates’ Climate Plans Put Justice First? We Break It Down.

Several Democratic contenders offer ambitious proposals to support workers and communities of color.

Christine MacDonald

Naomi Klein on How Climate Change Fuels the Rise of White Supremacy

The author and activist speaks on Greta Thunberg, climate barbarism and why she's not your lifestyle advisor.

Natalie Hanman

6 Greenwashing Schemes That Show Corporations Will Never Lead on Climate

More and more companies are setting public goals for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. History shows they can't be trusted.

Christine MacDonald

Kamala Harris Pledged To Halt Fracking. Her Foreign Policy Advisor Wants The Opposite.

If ‘personnel is policy,’ then the choice of Michèle Flournoy suggests a President Harris would expand oil and natural gas extraction.

Branko Marcetic

Fighting Asthma with Compost

The Baltimore Compost Collective wants Baltimore to adopt curbside composting, to address the city’s air pollution problem.

Jesse James DeConto

Bernie Sanders Calls To Seize the Means of Electricity Production

The presidential candidate's new climate plan includes moving toward 100% public ownership of power.

Johanna Bozuwa

Some Economists Say Carbon Taxes Are a Silver Bullet. The Reality Is More Complicated.

A carbon tax isn't a bad idea, but by itself could be politically dangerous.

Kate Aronoff