Gold-digging multinationals are fueling political violence and environmental devastation in El Salvador, but communities are fighting back.
What Piketty Forgot
The crisis of capitalism isn’t just about the gap between rich and poor. It’s about the gap between what’s demanded by our planet and what’s demanded by our economy.
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.
Let Them Eat Carbon
Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy targets the developing world for future profits.
Red Mud and Other Messes
In 2010, Hungary suffered a massive toxic sludge spill, from which it’s still recovering.
Mexico’s Oil Privatization: Risky Business
Mexico’s oil privatization scheme will hurt the environment, scar the landscape, and leave Mexico at the mercy of transnational firms.
Ten Reasons to Love Uruguayan President José Mujica
Uruguay’s president has put the country on the map as one of the world’s most exciting experiments in creative, progressive governance.
The Climate Change Fight Might Be Better Off Without Joe Q. Public
If climate change was shifted to the backburner, fighting it might generate less opposition.
The Moment for Climate Justice
As global civil society calls for a renewable energy revolution, the U.S. Congress is considering an African energy initiative that leaves the door wide open to fossil fuels.
Noah: We Caused the Flood
Darren Aronofsky’s film “Noah” sends a clear message: take care of the earth or the consequences will be fatal.