The American people clearly spoke, and the drubbing Democrats received requires looking beyond just issue polls, voting patterns, campaign strategy, or get-out-the-vote tactics.
Climate Change
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AFL-CIO to Planet Earth: Drop Dead
In sharp contrast to Richard Trumka and the AFL-CIO, some unions really want to restrain climate change and are now vocally opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Dakota Access Pipeline: Native American Protesters Attacked with Pepper Spray, Guard Dogs
During Saturday's protest at the site of a multi-million dollar oil pipeline in North Dakota, at least six people, including a child, received bites from guard dogs belonging to a private security company.
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3 Reasons the Standing Rock Sioux Can Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline
For starters, this protest is about a competing idea for the future of the planet – and waves of people will show up to make that point.
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Human Impacts and Climate Change Are Driving Destruction of Wetlands in Pakistan
Rapid population growth, wastewater pollution, an increase in dams – and sweeping changes wrought by climate change – are imperiling Pakistan's treasured wetlands and river systems.
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As Flint Water Crisis "Emergency" Ends, Bigger Heads Need to Roll
This week, the "emergency" is officially over following the Flint Water Crisis – but the architects of the disaster have yet to be held to account, and residents won't rest until justice is served.
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In Corporate March to Clean Energy, Utilities Not Required
Instead of waiting for large utilities to go greener, companies are buying renewable energy directly, upending the traditional system.
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A World At War
We’re under attack from climate change – and our only hope is to mobilize like we did in WWII.
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Obama Broadens Use of "Climate Tests" in Federal Project Reviews
The administration issued final guidelines calling on federal agencies to fully consider carbon emissions, global warming and the costs they impose on society when deciding major projects.
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"Black As Coal": Why Denmark's Right-Wing Government Is Halting the Green Advance
Denmark's green model is being replicated by a range of countries because of its success – yet its right-wing government is now in the process of tearing down the country's renewable energy and clean tech commitments.
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Flash Floods Have Killed Hundreds In Pakistan, Where Severe Climate Change Is Just Beginning
Glaciers are melting, extreme floods are becoming commonplace, and the country's infrastructure is struggling to keep up as climactic changes wreak havoc, threatening people's daily existence across Pakistan.
