Respect Existence or Expect Resistance

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Nov 22, 2017 At the same time the climate summit was taking place in Bonn, Germany, activists gathered to fight for the planet's well-being. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Activist Bill McKibben: Time Running Out for the Planet

Bill Moyers / Moyers and Company Nov 9, 2017 His new novel, "Radio Free Vermont," focuses on climate change and ways to fight the system. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Why Are There No Eclipse Deniers?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 21, 2017 It's science that predicts Monday's celestial event---and global warming. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

For James Cromwell, the Fight Against Fossil Fuels Is No Act

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 20, 2017 The much-honored veteran of movies and television cares about the environment, and to protect it he's willing to go to jail -- which is precisely where he was last weekend.The much-honored veteran of movies and television cares about the environment, and to protect it he's willing to go to jail—which is precisely where he was last weekend. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why the Streets of Saudi Arabia Were So Quiet During Trump’s Visit

By Medea Benjamin May 25, 2017 Protest is illegal in the kingdom. It’s also against the law to "distort the reputation of the kingdom" or "break allegiance with the ruler." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Young American Reminds Us How Badly We Are Failing Children on Climate Change

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 23, 2016 Fifteen-year-old Xiuhtezcatl Tonatiuh is among a group of youths who are suing the U.S. government for failing to put the brakes on global warming. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Berta Cáceres, Slain Champion of Human Rights and the Earth

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 12, 2016 In Honduras, the deadliest country for environmentalists, the indigenous leader fought tirelessly for her people and their land. Her murder must not go unpunished. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Trevor Noah on the COP21 Conference and the Suppression of Activism in Paris

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2015 The climate change conference is underway in Paris, and although French authorities have banned environmentalists from protesting after the recent terrorist attacks, activists have found a novel way to express their concerns about climate change. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wolf Pack Found in California for First Time in Almost 100 Years

Staff / Truthdig Aug 21, 2015 Seven wolves -- two adults and five 4-month-old pups -- have been spotted in a forested area in Northern California, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

10 Ways to Prove You Love the Earth on Earth Day

Juan Cole / Truthdig Apr 22, 2015 I was a junior in high school on April 22, 1970, on the first Earth Day, when environmentalism meant something different than it does now. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Paul Krugman: Saving the Planet ‘Might Be Free’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 20, 2014 Economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman says he's been reading "two new reports on the economics of fighting climate change" that prove saving the planet could be "cheaper and easier than almost anyone imagines." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )