Climate of delusion
We all think that climate change is somebody else's problem. We have to be persuaded otherwise.
Governments are sending oil executives to COP26 despite climate pledges. Here’s a look at...
A DeSmog analysis found that the delegations from multiple countries are heavily drawn from their oil ministries and even large oil companies. Shell and other publicly traded oil giants are also attending the climate proceedings under the cover of trade groups.
Noam Chomsky talks climate and racial justice
A conversation about the roots of our current climate crisis and humanity’s prospects for emerging into a livable future.
7 ways to get proactive about climate change instead of feeling helpless: Lessons from...
Laying a foundation for higher-impact action begins with changing common mindsets.
Should humans try to modify the amount of sunlight the Earth receives?
Managing solar radiation through technology is possible, but there are ethical and political concerns.
Tens of thousands throng streets of Glasgow demanding climate justice
Organizers say over 100,000 people joined the protests, with 300 other demonstrations taking place around the world.
Say goodbye to your national parks road trips?
Get your hikes and other recreation in while you can. A new study finds warming temperatures could mean big changes in how we use our public lands.
Nearly 29,000 tons of COVID plastic now floats in the oceans, study finds
A new study calculates for the first time how much of that waste is ending up in the oceans and what it is doing once it gets there.
First draft of COP26 decision text slammed as ‘love letter’ to fossil fuel industry
“To keep 1.5 alive,” said the head of Greenpeace, “fossil fuels phase-out” must be added, and “countries must come back next year to close the gap.”
Chinese fossil fuel investments in Africa
African countries need investments, China needs raw materials, and African activists are fed up with the resulting corruption and environmental damage.