A New Water Source That Could Make Drought a Thing of the Past
Oceans of water are beneath our feet, and new technologies are extracting it economically without ecological damage.
Years of Local Opposition Defeats PennEast Pipeline
Opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey cheer "cancellation of this unneeded, dangerous fracked gas pipeline."
Becoming a Climate Refugee
Climate change should come as no surprise to any of us.
How Chevron Used the Legal System and the FBI to Target Whistle-Blowing Lawyer Steven Donziger
"I'm being prosecuted by a Chevron law firm that has locked me up, deprived me of my liberty," Donziger says.
We Looked for Some of the Hottest Places in California. We Found Climate Injustice in a Nutshell.
The climate is getting worse across the state. The rich can just afford to protect themselves.
‘Code Red for Humanity’
A new IPCC report warns that the window for climate action is closing fast.
Nature’s Own Fuel Could Save Us From the Greenhouse Effect and Electric Grid Failure
Hemp fuel and other biofuels could quickly reduce carbon emissions while saving the electric grid, but they're often overlooked for more expensive, high-tech climate solutions.
Steven Donziger Slams Criminal Contempt Ruling as ‘Message of Intimidation’
The environmental lawyer, who has been embroiled in an epic battle against Chevron, decried the most recent ruling in his case.
Sen. Manchin’s Energy Bill Draws Fire From Climate Justice Advocates
Yet again, a climate measure pushed by a politician as a step in the right direction is found to be full of serious problems.
The Fires This Time: A Climate View from California
The situation is pretty dire: This state is now living through an epic drought.
An All-American Horror Story
Three-quarters of a century of nuclear follies — and that’s just for starters.
Pipeline Company Files $15 Billion Claim Against U.S. for Canceled Keystone XL
TC Energy Corporation filed for compensation under a free trade provision that allows investors to sue governments if they impede profits.
Experts Warn Florida Tower Disaster Is Climate Emergency ‘Wake-Up Call’
One local risk assessment specialist said the building's collapse "could be a canary-in-the-coal-mine-type event" as sea levels rise.
Steven Donziger and Chris Hedges on Corporate Tyranny
Read Chris Hedges’ original piece on Steven Donziger’s case and listen to Robert Scheer’s interview with the environmental justice attorney on “Scheer Intelligence.” On this week’s “On Contact,” Chris Hedges…
Economic Study Shows Why ‘Saving the Planet Is Not a Jobs Killer’
"It's not an impossible task to make sure workers in the fossil fuel industry are provided with the skills, training, and opportunities to find other jobs," the Center for Economic…