Trump’s Disdain for Puerto Rico Should Be His Undoing

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 4, 2019 His “otherizing” of the U.S. colony should not obscure the fact he has failed Americans suffering through the aftermath of hurricanes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Look at Puerto Rico’s Struggle to Recover From Two Hurricanes (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 29, 2018 The TBS show "Full Frontal" covers everything from vulture capitalists to renewable energy and FEMA's failures in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cuba Begins 100-Year Plan to Protect Itself From Climate Change

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 13, 2018 In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Irma, the island country is responding with science-backed solutions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Water Will Come

Louise Rubacky / Truthdig Nov 24, 2017 Jeff Goodell's cautionary book on sea level rise and climate change offers a modern history of arrogance in the face of evidence. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Is Puerto Rico Being ‘Ethnically Cleansed’ for the Superrich?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Nov 21, 2017 There's a suspicion that Trump seeks to rid Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands of their populations in order to create a billionaire’s playground. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Corporate TV Drops the Ball on Climate Change

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 15, 2017 Forecasters aid and abet Donald Trump's misinformation by consistently ignoring the role of global warming in a recent string of national disasters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Many More ‘500-Year Storms’ Will People Endure?

By Reynard Loki / AlterNet Sep 27, 2017 For homeowners in flood zones, a big question looms: rebuild or retreat? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Puerto Rico’s Plight Illustrates Dangers of Climate-Change Denial

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Sep 23, 2017 About 70,000 residents are in danger because of a dam that may burst due to recent hurricanes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Capitalism: The Nightmare

Paul Street / Truthdig Sep 20, 2017 As American activist Joel Kovel wrote six years ago, "The future will be eco-socialist, because without eco-socialism there will be no future." Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Hurricane Maria Slams Dominica

By Carlisle Jno Baptiste and Danica Coto / AP Sep 19, 2017 The storm, ravaging parts of the Caribbean still reeling from Hurricane Irma, is on track to hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Green-Energy Success Stories From Hurricane Irma and Beyond

Juan Cole / Informed Content Sep 17, 2017 After the storm in Florida, millions have been without power, but those with solar panels were able to restore electricity immediately. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )