Indigenous Self-Determination Is Key Climate Solution in New Report
The National Climate Assessment affirms that Indigenous peoples bear both the weight of climate change’s impacts and carry knowledge that may help lessen its burden.
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Himalayan Artists Preserve Climate-Endangered Flowers
Watercolor renditions of orchids, rhododendrons, and other Indigenous blooms help protect the region’s floral biodiversity in the face of climate change.
Pushing Back Against Disaster Capitalism in Florida
A coalition of churches has achieved some successes in resisting and mitigating against rent gouging and displacement after Hurricane Ian.
Jamaica’s Climate-Resilient Coastline
Wetlands and mangrove forests absorb water, waves, and salt to provide economic security for coastal communities.
Media Analysis of Libya Flooding Misses NATO Role
Western media covered the devastating floods in Libya with little mention of NATO’s role in the war that has led to crumbling infrastructure.
How Young Climate Activists Are Confronting Power
A newly formed organization called Climate Defiance is challenging the Biden administration to live up to its climate change promises.
How New York Socialists Won Big on Climate
New York is the first state to mandate renewable energy in a way that explicitly rejects the neoliberal obligation to put corporate profits first.
The Radicalization of Climate Activism
The climate emergency is here. Our political system isn’t responding at scale, so climate activists are stepping up their game.
Community Care After the Maui Wildfire
The people of Lāhainā are helping each other recover and design a future that is more sustainable for the land and its people.
Making Connections Between Climate and Racial Justice
Racial justice activist Jason Blake, whose nephew Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha police, makes the case for marching to end fossil fuels at a major protest on Sept. 17 in New York City.
Are Swimmable Cities a Climate Solution?
Urban waterways have many benefits—but they’re not accessible to all communities.
Taking Back the Power (Literally)
Frontline communities from California to Puerto Rico lead the fight for energy democracy.
Stop Planting Trees
Long touted as an environmental panacea, mass tree planting can actually do more harm than good.
Chicago Neighbors Organize to Keep Climate Flooding at Bay
Dogged by flooding from Lake Michigan, South Side residents have finally drawn attention from city and state officials.
Centering Indigenous Leadership in Maui’s Fire Recovery
Climate change caused Maui's wildfires, and only an Indigenous-led recovery will ensure such a deadly disaster does not repeat itself.
Right to a Healthy Environment Prevails in Montana
A Montana judge rules in favor of 16 young plaintiffs in the US’s first constitutional climate trial.
Where Sustaining the Forest Also Sustains a Tribal Economy
The Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin’s successful logging operation follows one rule: Let the healthy trees keep growing.
Can Climate Conversations Be a Solution?
Talking about climate change is more important than you may think.
Art in the Aftermath of Disasters
As compounding crises have plunged Puerto Rico into darkness, local artists bring light back to the island.
Biodiversity on the Ballot in Ecuador
After a decade of resistance, Ecuadorians will finally vote to preserve Yasuní National Park or allow oil exploitation.
Biodiversidad en la Papeleta Electoral en Ecuador
A lo largo de estos últimos 10 años, Yasunidos se ha caracterizado por la resiliencia, el aprendizaje constante y el compromiso inquebrantable.
Finding Climate Solutions in Fairy Tales
What can stories of witches tell us about solving the plastics problem?
The Young People Reshaping Wildfire Policy
FireGeneration advocates for Indigenous-led, youth-powered approaches to the wildfire crisis
How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Our Health
Yes, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away.
A Young Chief Helps His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis
Devon Parfait, 25, knows climate change may wipe out his people's lands, but he’s not willing to lose their culture, too.
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