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Environment
The Power of Inclusive, Intergenerational Climate Activism
The energy and intersectionality of youth along with the experience and engagement of elders are putting climate issues at the forefront of the 2020 elections.
From Radical to Normal
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, pinning my hopes on an average Joe.
Indigenous Educators Bridge Native and Western Science in the Classroom
College students are learning that caring about the environment should be part of learning about it.
How Formerly Incarcerated Firefighters Are Getting the Jobs and Pay They Deserve
In California’s most catastrophic wildfire season yet, an organization is challenging the state to hire firefighters who were previously incarcerated to help meet public safety needs.
Decolonizing Environmentalism
We are witnessing a historical push toward the dismantling of imperialism, the decentralization of power, and the welcoming of non-white, non-European values into conservation.
Communities Step Up to Keep Neighbors Safe from Extreme Heat and COVID-19
“We're always focused on floods and hurricanes. But heat is maybe even more important to address.”
Can Ranching Help Sustain Florida’s Biodiversity?
An unlikely partnership has emerged between ranchers and conservationists in the Sunshine State, in order to protect the state’s air, water, and wildlife.
How the Lebanese Diaspora Is Mobilizing Against Food Insecurity at Home
The August explosion in Beirut destroyed the country’s largest grain silo, accelerating a food shortage crisis. But Lebanese expatriates are rising to the challenge.
Gwich’in Voices Speak Out Against Oil Drilling in Alaska
“We have lived and thrived in the Arctic for thousands of years. We have listened and learned from our elders, and we know we must stand united to protect future generations.”
How Cities Can Combat the Dangerous Combination of Extreme Heat and COVID
Heat is deadlier than other climate-related disasters, but the solutions are simpler.
The Benefits of Accepting the Climate Crisis as Our Forever Emergency
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad.
We’re at a Tipping Point—Toward Healing the Climate
If we focus on the best possible outcomes, journalist Judith D. Schwartz argues together we can restore ecosystems.
Fighting for Free-Range Reindeer in Norway’s Far North
Traditional reindeer herding is a cornerstone of Sámi culture in the European Arctic highlands. It’s also part of a finely balanced ecology that can help cool the planet. But Norway’s government wants mineral mines instead of roaming reindeer.
How to Save the Sea: Lessons from an Italian Fishing Community
How one small stretch of coastline went from a hotbed of drug smuggling to a model of ecological restoration.
The Climate Window
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad.
COVID-19 Lockdown Demonstrates How Economy-Wide Transformation Can Halt Climate Change
The blip in emissions will not have a longterm impact unless we invest in sustainable solutions on a grand scale.
This Native Tribe’s Response to COVID-19 Is Working—and Addressing Another Community Problem
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is applying lessons from the pandemic to help them fight addiction in their community.
How Montana Is Cleaning Up Abandoned Oil Wells
Oil wells pollute even after the drilling and pumping stop, so this work could help prevent thousands of tons of potent greenhouse gases from contaminating air and water.
How Environmental Organizations Can Cultivate Real Inclusivity
It’s one thing to recognize systemic racism; it’s another to actually do something about it.
Police Violence Meets Spiritual Resistance in the Struggle Over DAPL
An appeals court overruled the shutdown of DAPL, pending a full environmental review. The fight against a pipeline that provoked unprecedented resistance continues.
Do Mountain Forests Hold the Answers for Climate Science?
As fire and disease move up the mountains, researchers race to find answers.
Advocating for Climate Justice as an Act of Love
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, what “I love lamp” has to do with climate communications.
Earth Is Warning Us We Must Change. Will We Listen?
The COVID-19 outbreak is the planet’s way of telling us to do better, both in the environment and in the economy.
The Presence of Climate (or Lack Thereof) in Pop Culture
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, Sarah discovers television.
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