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The Dance of Superpowers
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Environment
South Korea and the Politics of Patience
In the “fast-fast” political culture of South Korea, some leaders are patiently—and effectively—making strides for democracy, clean energy, and maybe even peace.
Fishing for Peace in Korea
A cooperative approach to the environmental damage done by overfishing could change the tenor of North-South relations in Korea.
The Pentagon Comes Up Short on Climate
Good news: The Pentagon has a new report on the urgent challenge of global warming. Bad news: it’s all about adapting to the coming changes rather than preventing them from happening.
Resisting U.S. Bases in Okinawa
Despite intense crackdowns, activists on the Japanese island of Okinawa continue to resist the construction of new U.S. military bases.
Menu for a Hot Planet
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.
The Fight to Keep Toxic Mining—and the World Bank—Out of El Salvador
Hundreds of protesters recently gathered at the World Bank to shame a gold mining firm’s shakedown of one of Central America’s poorest countries.
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.
Ebola Dwarfed as Threat to Africa by Malaria and HIV/AIDS
Every day, 2,000 African children die from diarrhea. Every minute, an African child dies of malaria.