Oil is part of the reason Trump invaded Venezuela. But the bigger reason is classic imperial power politics.
Venezuela and the Trump Administration’s “Hemisphere First” Agenda
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Energy
The Clock Is Ticking: Invest in the Planet, Not the Pentagon
At the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, U.S. climate commitments are being swallowed up by military spending.
We Need a Global Movement to Unrig the System Exploiting Indonesian Nickel Workers
Labor activist Raraa Rahmawati argues that the hazards in her country’s nickel industry are part of the broader problem of a global economy rigged to favor the wealthy.
COP30 Was Underwhelming, But a Path Away from Fossil Fuels Already Exists
Existing plans to triple renewable energy, double efficiency, and slash methane — coupled with real regulations like the EU’s — offer a way forward.
Reimagining Engagement with China over Investments in Global South
Mapping communities facing Chinese businesses and banks
Can the G20 Do More Than Serve Markets and Investors?
As world leaders gather for a tense G20 summit in South Africa, leaders should use this rare multilateral space to advance a more equitable and sustainable global economy.
The Climate’s Emergency Brake
Slashing methane emissions now could slow the runaway train of global warming long enough to get our act together. But only if we act.
Can Ordinary People Rewrite the U.S.-China Relationship?
The U.S.-China relationship is based on overconsumption and military rivalry — with a growing ecological cost. It doesn’t have to be.
Make the Fossil Fuel Powers Stranded Assets
How to save the climate, defeat Trump’s fossil fuel imperialism, and make energy affordable for all.
Trump Dreams of Minerals: in Ukraine and Greenland
Trump wants to keep the US in, China out, and everyone else down.