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January 2, 2024
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Aaron Gell
Democrats and Climate Activists Are on a Collision Course in 2024
In the run-up to a presidential election with dire climate implications, can activists afford to demonize Democrats? Can they afford not to?
September 15, 2023
Liza Featherstone
We Need Bigger Feelings About Biden’s Biggest Policies
Anyone who doesn’t want Trump to serve another term must learn to love the Inflation Reduction Act, and despise those who seek its destruction.
May 5, 2023
Liza Featherstone
People Are Mad About the Willow Project for the Wrong Reason
Biden’s approval of oil drilling in Alaska won’t have the impact some people fear—but the administration’s broader pro-drilling stance will.
March 21, 2023
Ketan Joshi
The U.N.’s Disturbing New Climate Report Is a Call to Battle
Every bit of oil kept in the ground counts.
March 20, 2023
Prem Thakker
Days After Biden Approves Willow, IPCC Says That Current Fossil Fuel Production Will Doom Us All
It’s not dark yet, but it’s getting there.
March 17, 2023
Heather Souvaine Horn
How to Stay Sane in a World of Crazy Climate Politics
An increasing number of voices are urging people to refocus on the hyperlocal when national events feel too overwhelming.
March 15, 2023
Prem Thakker
Environmental Groups Sue Biden Administration to Stop the Invasive Willow Oil Drilling Project
“It’s clear that we can’t count on Biden to keep his word on confronting climate change and halting drilling on public lands.”
March 13, 2023
Prem Thakker
Environmental, Native Groups Slam Biden’s “Immoral” Approval of Willow Oil Drilling Project in Alaska
“Biden approved Willow knowing full well that it’ll cause massive and irreversible destruction, which is appalling.”
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