climate change
The “Toxic 100” Worst Polluters of the World
Michael Ash of PERI discusses the “Toxic 100” index, which ranks the top 100 corporations in the US, including the U.S. government, according to the degree to which they pollute the air, the water, and contribute to greenhouse gases. The index assists in divestment campaigns and in identifying opportunities for green growth
New IPCC Report Warns of Vicious Cycle Between Soil Degradation and Climate Change
Greenpeace’s Diana Ruiz discusses the new IPCC Climate report, “Climate Change and Land,” which issues a dire warning about how climate change and destructive land use reinforce each other, leading to serious threats for human survival
We Must Change Land Use to Save Humanity
What you need to know about the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s new Special Report
Climate Change Is a Key Issue for a Growing Number of Young Republicans
Republican strategists know the party will need to shift its climate platform to retain young voters, but federal Republican officials haven’t caught up to the new trend, says The New York Times’ Lisa Friedman
2nd Democratic Debate
Can Cap and Invest Programs Bring Environmental Justice?
Philly Locals: It’s Time to Shut Down Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery
After a series of explosions, the largest oil refinery on the East Coast said they were shutting down. But then they declared bankruptcy and said they plan to reopen