The Devastation of the Australian Wildfires Almost Defies Belief

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 2, 2020 Ecologists at the University of Sydney estimate as many as half a billion animals have perished in the blaze, including entire species. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Residents in Wildfire-Ravaged Zone Confront Australian Prime Minister

TRISTAN LAVALETTE / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2020 Scott Morrison is cursed at and insulted by locals in New South Wales town frustrated by the lack of urgent emergency aid to fight blazes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Raging Wildfires Trap 4,000 at Australian Town’s Waterfront

TRISTAN LAVALETTE /The Associated Press Dec 31, 2019 Residents in the town of Mallacoota in Victoria state flee toward the beach Tuesday morning. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thousands of Koalas Feared Dead in Australia Wildfires

TRISTAN LAVALETTE / The Associated Press Dec 28, 2019 The beloved marsupial is already under threat due to habitat loss as temperatures soar and fire danger increases in the country’s east. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Julian Assange Could Die in Prison, Doctors Warn

The Associated Press Nov 25, 2019 In an open letter, more than 60 physicians express grave concern for the WikiLeaks founder's deteriorating health in British custody. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Millionaires’ Grip on the Globe Is Only Tightening

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 22, 2019 According to Credit Suisse's annual Global Wealth Report, just .9 percent of the population now owns nearly half of the planet's wealth. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Is Coming to American Journalism’s Rescue

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Sep 3, 2019 The Vermont senator understands that the forces threatening the free press, like those eroding our democracy, are bigger than Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Climate Crisis Is Coming for Your Food

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 9, 2019 A new report from the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finds desertification is destroying the very soil that feeds us. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Climate Change Threatens Societal Collapse Within Decades: Report

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Jun 5, 2019 According to Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration, extreme weather could result in a complete societal breakdown by 2050. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Australia’s Ruling Coalition Elected to Surprise Third Term

ROD McGUIRK / The Associated Press May 18, 2019 Scott Morrison, the conservative prime minister, defies opinion polls to win on Saturday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Global Climate Rebellion Hits New York City (Photo Essay)

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A Climate Rebellion in Downtown New York

Truthdig Apr 17, 2019 Truthdig's Michael Nigro reports from City Hall, where police have arrested dozens of activists fighting for the survival of humankind. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )