Another Extinction: Words We Use to Describe the Natural World
Why naturalists and their linguistic allies fight to keep the language that gives us our sense of place from falling out of modern dictionaries.
Environment
Canadian Company Sues U.S. for Blocking Keystone XL鈥攁nd Shows How the TPP Can Hurt Climate
Environmentalists have worked for years to get governments to regulate fossil fuels. Here鈥檚 how trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership make that even harder.
A Neighborhood Revolution in a Pot of Soup
After living in the same town for 14 years, I decided it was finally time to meet my neighbors. My secret? Soup night.
Will the TPP Set Back This Campaign to Stop a Proposed Coal Mine Near Montana Tribal Land?
The TPP makes the rights of companies sacrosanct, and that includes the right to mine. But what about the rights of people who live in the way of proposed mining sites?
Six Hopeful Breakthroughs from 2015
Despite conflicts and crises at home and abroad, 2015 offered glimpses of the road to a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world.
Was 2015 the Year Big Food Began to Lose Its Sway?
Companies like Coca-Cola and Monsanto were called out for conflicts of interest, leaving many in the public health sector to wonder if next year transparency might become the new normal.
Why We Should Care What Climate Scientists Think
As a scientist at the Paris agreement discussions, I hoped to see a fruitful collision of the climate scientist and climate activist. I expected strong words regarding science and broader social change.
The Risks of Being Heard at COP21: How I Ended Up In a Parisian Jail Cell
At international summits like COP21, diplomats and dignitaries dominate the dialogue. To see how voices outside the negotiations are heard, I joined a peaceful protest at the Louvre Museum.
Locals Dig Deep to Save Himalayan Springs From Drying Out
Water has become increasingly scarce in northwest India. As rain patterns shift and temperatures rise, communities are using small-scale local solutions to avoid dire drought.
Las Vegas Becomes a Model For Police Reform (And Other News to Chew On)
The Supreme Court denies a pro-gun appeal, Beijing closes streets due to smog, and Las Vegas curbs police violence with body cams, education, and accountability.
Soon, Oregon Polluters May Have to Pay Residents for Changing the Climate
A group of activists in Oregon wants polluters to pay residents for using their air. I spoke with Camila Thorndike, director of Oregon Climate, about this unusual effort to put a price on carbon.
When the Rainforest Burned: #MyClimateMoment鈥檚 Top 10 Wake-Up Calls
We asked readers to share the moment climate change became urgent for them. Here鈥檚 what they said.
COP21: How to Ramp Down Fossil Fuels Fast鈥擶ithout Leaving People Behind
In just a few months at the beginning of WWII, the U.S. auto industry converted to a war machine. We need that kind of rapid, driven transition to get away from fossil fuels. Here's the just way to do it.
#MyClimateMoment: When Was the Instant Climate Change Became Deep, Urgent, and Personal For You?
Lots of us have had a moment鈥攁 revelation, observation, or interaction鈥攚hen climate change became more than a concept. What鈥檚 yours?
COP21: What Paris Can Learn From a Mississippi Co-op
Cooperation Jackson heads to the Paris climate talks to show what a just transition to a green economy looks like.
Corporate Climate Criminals Shamed in Paris Ad Campaign (and Other News to Chew On)
How private companies are involved with COP21 talks, what the internet does to your focus, and how artists transformed ads to reveal the way companies pollute the planet.
COP21: A Rallying Cry鈥擭o Climate Justice Without Full Indigenous Rights
"We realize that in this country we don鈥檛 have political power. So we have always looked at building alliances, coalitions, or being part of coalitions."
Bad-Weather Bicycling: 4 Tips to Stay Warm, Safe, and Dry
Bike more comfortably whether in rain, snow, or just frigid temperatures.
COP21: Why These 15 Women Champions Should Have Seats at the Table
Studies show that collective intelligence rises with the number of women in a group鈥攂ut women are often underrepresented at talks like the ones going on in Paris this week. Meet 15 leaders worth listening to.
COP21: Meet 5 Everyday People Heading to the Paris Climate Talks
Activists, researchers, and an artist. For them, climate change is personal.
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.
5 Apps for the Sharing Economy (and Other News to Chew On)
FDA approves genetically engineered salmon, gun control debates overlook the biggest group of gun violence victims鈥攂lack men鈥攁nd apps that might help you put old stuff to new use.
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.
These Kids Can鈥檛 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.
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