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July 8, 2020
Kate Aronoff
The Obscure Treaty That Could Kill a Global Green Recovery
The Energy Charter Treaty, with 53 signatories, allows energy companies to sue states that make their business unprofitable.
July 6, 2020
Kate Aronoff
How Anti-Pipeline Protesters Made the Fossil Fuel Industry Face Economic Reality
Energy companies have abandoned the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
June 12, 2020
Kate Aronoff
One Quick Trick for Curbing the Fossil Fuel Industry’s Political Influence
Nationalize them.
April 8, 2020
Kate Aronoff
Does Big Oil Need Big Government to Survive?
For the first time in a while, Texas is considering curbing oil supply.
March 17, 2020
Kate Aronoff
A Moderate Proposal: Nationalize the Fossil Fuel Industry
We’re facing a shale crash, a likely recession, and a surefire climate crisis. One particular policy could help solve all three problems.
March 10, 2020
Kate Aronoff
Joe Biden’s Sketchy Climate Record
His attempt to take undeserved credit for the Paris Agreement only scratches the surface of his questionable decisions as vice president.
January 21, 2020
Kate Aronoff
Republicans’ Climate Change Plan Is Big Oil’s Climate Change Plan
Three GOP legislators have proposed a set of policies that look mighty familiar.
January 18, 2020
Kate Aronoff
Is Joe Biden a Climate Radical Now?
Calling for emissions-related sanctions is a far cry from Obama-era policies.
January 17, 2020
Kate Aronoff
The New U.S. Trade Deal Is Climate Sabotage
It's also great for fossil fuel companies.
October 7, 2019
Nick Martin
The Next Standing Rock Is Everywhere
The fight to stave off pipeline projects across the country is being led by tribal nations and marginalized communities. It's time to listen to them before it's too late.
September 16, 2019
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Emily Atkin
The Blood-Dimmed Tide
Climate change is poised to alter the face of global conflict.
July 8, 2019
Larry Buhl
The Toxic-Gas Catastrophe Hiding Beneath Your Home
More than 50,000 Americans unwittingly live within 650 feet of natural gas wells, which are poorly regulated and can leak or explode.
April 9, 2019
Magazine
Meehan Crist
Down to Earth
Why is the story of climate catastrophe so hard to tell?
August 1, 2018
Emily Atkin
Who’s to Blame for Global Warming?
The latest issue of New York Times Magazine offers a surprising, controversial answer.
December 25, 2017
Emily Atkin
The Tax Bill’s Gift to Big Coal
The legislation is a boon to fossil fuel companies not only because of what it includes, but what it doesn't.
November 9, 2017
Emily Atkin
Trump to World: Fossil Fuels Are Good for You
No longer content to just deny climate change, the administration is now making the moral case for burning oil and coal.
October 20, 2017
Emily Atkin
We don’t have to choose between growing the economy and fighting climate change.
July 6, 2017
Emily Atkin
Fossil fuels get $72 billion a year from G20 countries. Clean energy gets much less.
May 30, 2017
Emily Atkin
What Is Scott Pruitt Hiding?
The EPA administrator's media aversion, unavailable public schedule, and a history of industry favors are raising red flags.
February 28, 2017
Abby Rabinowitz
Can the World Beat Climate Change Without the U.S.?
With Donald Trump creating a leadership void, other countries must build on the momentum of the Paris agreement.
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