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My focus is the central premise of the piece: that the end of the 1980s presented conditions that “could not have been more favorable” to bold climate action. On the contrary, one could scarcely imagine a more inopportune moment in human evolution..

Most years, this last week in July is the only time that the media turns its attention to people with disabilities. But this year has been different.

Politics is a dumpster fire and democracy may not survive, but by God, the EVs are coming. It’s really happening.

“This study confirms the growing body of peer-reviewed science indicating oil and gas extraction's methane pollution makes it as harmful to climate as coal burning's carbon dioxide pollution.”

The disastrous impacts of Hurricane Maria were magnified by inequalities of race, income, and access to U.S. political power.

What’s the Constitution got to do with climate? Current legal cases are now addressing that question.

James Hansen, who gave a climate warning in 1988 Senate testimony, says real hoax is by leaders claiming to take action

Whether pushing for action on climate change, peace, LGBTQ equality, feminism, reproductive choice, or fighting racism, Leslie Cagan’s voice, presence, and expertise have long been visible - for more than 50 years.

Communities in Colorado—one of the fastest-warming states—have joined coastal cities in trying to make Big Oil pay.