From the comfortable alt-rock of PJ Harvey to the hypnotic antagonism of Anohni, new protest music offers a relief from the official rhythms of war and peace.
The Music of Hopelessness
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As the Paris climate deal nears implementation, the possibilities for corporate subterfuge are endless. But the real problem may be our own lifestyles.
Signing the Climate Change Deal Is Just the Beginning
Human rights is an essential part of implementing the new climate accord.
Let’s Talk About Bernie Sanders and the Middle East
On foreign policy, the Vermont independent’s “political revolution” hasn’t done much to distinguish itself from Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.
In the Keystone Suit, It’s Big Oil vs. Democracy
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The Geopolitics of Cheap Oil
Economists said the market would save the planet. It didn’t.
Seven Wrinkles in the Paris Climate Deal
Will the landmark UN climate deal mark a turning point in the fight against climate change? The devil’s in the details.
Can a Green Asia Lead the World?
If the countries of Northeast Asia can shrink their carbon footprint and still grow their economies, they can literally save the world.
How Sky-High CEO Pay Pollutes Our Planet — and Our Politics
The leaders of fossil fuel companies are personally incentivized to keep their firms on a path of climate destruction.
No Climate Deal Is Better Than a Bad One
Without concrete, enforceable emissions targets and transition financing, the Paris climate talks will only deepen our climate crisis.