Books

The Alchemy That Powers the Modern World

Sarah Scoles / Undark Dec 13, 2024 Two recent books examine the use and abuse of uranium and the costs of producing the vital minerals needed to fuel tomorrow’s technology. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

G-7 Pledges Funds to Fight Amazon Fires; Bolsonaro Questions Motives

LUIS ANDRES HENAO and MARCELO DE SOUZA / The Associated Press Aug 26, 2019 The relatively paltry $20 million is met by the president's claims that rich countries are trying to exploit Brazil's natural resources. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California Prepares to Defend Its Wetlands From Trump Order

Jane Kay / Reveal Jan 12, 2018 In its first parry to the administration’s repeal of regulations, the state's water board has established its own rules to protect wetlands and other waters. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The U.S. and India’s Renewable Riches

By Paul Brown / Climate News Network Sep 28, 2017 Used wisely, their plentiful renewable resources could make the two countries wealthier while protecting the health of their peoples. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and President of Namibia on Fight for Economic Freedom

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2017 Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges interviews Dr. Hage Geingob about Namibia's continuing fight for justice and economic independence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Warming World Would Rob From the Poor and Give to the Rich

By Tim Radford / Climate News Network Mar 7, 2016 As temperatures rise with climate change, the earth’s natural capital will change too -- but there may be few winners, even among the wealthy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Big Oil Soon to Be Extinct

Pamela Alma Weymouth / Truthdig Jun 6, 2015 Fossil fuels are on their way out as a new generation embraces renewable energy and such ideas as ride-sharing, biking and a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

New England Natural Gas

Bob Englehart, Cagle Cartoons, The Hartford Courant Dec 21, 2013 Dig deeper

Bottled Water Crisis

Angel Boligan, Cagle Cartoons, El Universal, Mexico City Sep 6, 2013 Dig deeper

The Race for What’s Left

Louise Rubacky / Truthdig Jun 6, 2013 It's dire but simple: There are no longer any essential resources for economic expansion or survival that are abundant, accessible or safe to obtain. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

World Water Day 2013

Manny Francisco, Cagle Cartoons, Manila, The Phillippines Mar 24, 2013 Dig deeper

Fossil Fuels ‘Too Valuable to Burn’

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jan 26, 2013 Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas is a disastrous waste of finite natural resources that prevents their use for the manufacture of fertilizer, medicines, clothing and other vital goods. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )