Climate

Trump’s Budget Will Be a Disaster for the Climate—And Not Just in the Ways You Think

From increased military spending to tax cuts for the wealthy, everything about the new administration's economic agenda seems tailor-made to help the planet burn.

Kate Aronoff

The Climate Movement Goes to War with Trump

But to save the planet, we need to remake the Democratic Party

Kate Aronoff

Scott Pruitt Is the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Manchurian Candidate

Soon-to-be-released emails may show just how deep the newly confirmed EPA administrator's ties go.

Kate Aronoff

Elon Musk Endorses Rex Tillerson, Confirming That Elon Musk Is Terrible

He also reminds us why a revenue-neutral carbon tax is terrible.

Kate Aronoff

Trump’s EPA Nominee Draws Friends and Foes to his Confirmation Hearing

In These Times talks to the coal miners sent by Murray Energy to support Scott Pruitt, and the climate organizers who showed up to oppose him.

Kate Aronoff

Community Rights: Because Climate Conferences Won’t Stop Climate Change

Thomas Linzey

Progressives Are the New Silent Majority

Most Americans actually prefer progressive policies—so how did we get here?

Theo Anderson