Environment

David Wallace-Wells’s new book on climate change offers a powerful warning, but misses the mark on the importance of small, individual efforts.

"Our results show that we face a future with many less bumble bees and much less diversity, both in the outdoors and on our plates."

“Fossil fuel companies knew 40 years ago that their products would lead to stronger storms, rising seas, larger wildfires, and other climate disasters."

“Canada has bulldozered a pathway forward on this unsustainable project that is in no way honorable, in the interest of the public, or aligned with its commitment to implement federal legislation on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”

Instead of stopping the burning of fossil fuels, which is an obvious way to reduce emissions and lower the risk of wildfires, the Trump administration chose a more corrupt route.

“It’s long past time to toss this filthy, dangerous activity into the dustbin of history.”

“It is not a radical idea to demand that when people in the world’s richest country turn on their taps, the water they drink is free of toxic chemicals.”

We should “think outside the box” to arrive at solutions that eliminate climate change as best we can.

“This is a big deal. For New Jersey to step to the forefront and say, ‘We’re going to look at future climate impacts, and that it’s going to be a driver of our decision-making’ — that’s exactly what all 50 states need to be doing.”

The scientists went as far as saying the Green New Deal is necessary to "solve our climate crisis."