It’s not just about oil: To support the world’s burgeoning billions in a warming climate, the human race needs to drastically rethink its approach to agriculture.
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While We March for the Climate, Governments Meet with Polluters
As climate activists converge on New York, world leaders will meet behind closed doors with corporate honchos who bank on fossil fuels.
This Changes Everything: A Simpler Solution to Climate Change
In her stunning new book, Naomi Klein has the simplest solution for climate change yet: Ditch fossil fuels. Period.
Seeking Justice in Canada: Hitting Mining Companies Where They Live
Canadian mining companies have long evaded responsibility for abuses carried out by their subsidiaries in the developing world. That could be about to change.
Ukrainian Unity Depends On…Bulgaria?!
Russia’s energy-heavy economy could suffer from Bulgaria’s decision to stop construction of the South Stream pipeline.
China, America, and a New Cold War in Africa?
Is the conflict in South Sudan the opening salvo in the battle for a continent?
The Caribbean: A Clean Energy Revolution on the Front Lines of Climate Change
Clean energy technologies are making headway throughout the Caribbean—and the U.S. should take note.
Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before It Is Too Late
Without disarmament our nuclear nightmares may become realities — but there is still time to avoid disaster.
The World Bank’s Dam Dilemma in Tajikistan
As it considers whether to back a controversial dam in Tajikistan, the World Bank needs to revisit its criteria for funding projects that displace people from their homes.
U.S.-EU Trade Pact: A Field Day for Fossil Fuels and Fracking
A transatlantic trade deal would eliminate restrictions on U.S. exports of fracked gas to the EU.