greta thunberg

Sens. Bernie Sanders and Amy Klobuchar appear at a January 2020 debate

The False Choice Democrats Can’t Afford to Fall For

Alison Rose Levy / Truthdig Feb 3, 2020 Democrats suggest we can either vote for climate or against Trump, but only one candidate in the running can deliver on both goals. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Australia Offers a Preview of the World to Come

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jan 31, 2020 Unless we remove the arsonists in power across the globe, we're headed for a climate catastrophe no less destructive than nuclear war. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Two Phenomena Transforming the Climate Conversation

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jan 27, 2020 We finally see a spark of global acknowledgement about the urgency of the crisis, thanks to Greta Thunberg and Australia's fires. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Trump Lauds U.S. Economy in Davos, Says Little on Climate Woes

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 The presidents' visit tests his ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.N. Climate Talks in Limbo as Chair Chile Bids for Compromise

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2019 Rules for carbon markets and a system to help poor countries cope with the economic impact of climate change are key unresolved issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Greta Thunberg standing in front of a large poster of the ocean

The Kids Know Another World Is Possible

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 12, 2019 Youth activists challenge leaders at the COP25 on the lack of progress in finalizing rules for the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thunberg ‘a Bit Surprised’ to Be Time ‘Person of the Year’

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 The Swedish activist who has sparked a youth climate protest movement after starting a solo protest is the youngest at 16 to earn the honor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

three women and a man recipients of the right livelihood awards

The Activists Guiding Us Through These Dark Days

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 5, 2019 As the Nobel Prizes are awarded, people gather in Sweden to celebrate another award for change-makers, whistleblowers and resistance leaders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Picture to illustrate CO2 emissions / greenhouse gas emissions There is an ever growing body of evidence that the way we all live is having a marked influence on our global climate. Recent studies have shown that concentrations of CO2 have reached levels

The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Polluting Our STEM Schools

Josue De Luna Navarro / OtherWords Oct 7, 2019 Polluters lost the fight on climate science, so they're spending money on something else: false solutions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Noclue Prize

Steve Sack / The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, MN Oct 7, 2019 Dig deeper

Protest Alone Won’t Save Our Planet

Paul Street / Truthdig Sep 27, 2019 If we fail to rebel radically and persistently, we will pass from the earth, killed off by our failure to confront our ruling class. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

2nd Wave of Protests Caps Week Focused on Climate Action

FRANK JORDANS and GIADA ZAMPANO / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2019 Youths across the globe inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg demonstrate en masse for the second straight Friday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )