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Hurtling at Full Speed Toward the Present

Screams are often ripped from us, either through fear or fervor, but rarely does one think, soberly and with intention, “ I would like to indulge in a scream,” and then do it. This is a mistake.

By Jesse Kathan| June 9, 2020 | 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Here’s What 7 Youth Activists Want To See For Our Green New World

We interviewed seven youth activists at the first-ever United Nations Youth Climate Summit about their most optimistic visions for the future. This is what they have to say.

By Greta Moran| September 24, 2019 | 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

My Old Elementary School Is a Toxic Waste Site and Other Environmental Nightmares

“Environmental problems are hitting Black neighborhoods particularly hard, but going unresolved because Black lives are deemed less valuable than others. A lot of us are being left in the dark about harm being done to our environment.”

By Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza| February 27, 2018 | 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Resources and Tools for Climate Change Resilience

Climate change poses an unprecedented threat. But individuals and groups have been doing work to respond. Here’s a guide to helpful practices, attitudes and communities.

By Caroline Contillo| September 25, 2017 | 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Managing the Groundlessness of Climate Change

Is climate change freaking you out? There’s a way to experience this anxiety as motivation for to collective response. But first we have to face it.

By Caroline Contillo| September 25, 2017 | 2 Comments
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Also.Also.Also: This Headline Is Trying to Avoid Apocalyptic Hyperbole but Damn, and Other Stories

Activist Kate Millett has died, Mean Girls on Broadway, wildfires, hurricanes, floods, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Kirsten Gillibrand, hairy legs, LGBTQ-friendly colleges, and so much more!

By Laneia| September 7, 2017 | 27 Comments
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6 Queer Women Literally Saving the World Through Environmental Justice

To solve today’s environmental issues, we need new voices, preferably voices from different parts of the population than we’ve heard from in years past. Let’s hear from some queer women rocking environmental justice.

By Kay| July 4, 2017 | 10 Comments
News + Politics The Resistance

The New United States Climate Alliance Is Good For Queers, Everyone Else Too

Circumventing Trump’s disastrous plan to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, 12 states and Puerto Rico make state rights great again by creating their own climate action group. That’s great news for queers, and anyone else who needs to survive on this planet.

By Kay| June 9, 2017 | 5 Comments
The Resistance

Climate Change is a Problem Much Bigger Than the US — Here’s How All of Us Can Fight It

The Trump administration’s battle against environmental regulations and denial of climate change are terrifying, but the US isn’t the only nation that needs to do better by the planet, and fast. A scientist tells us what needs to be done, and where we can start.

By Maree| April 25, 2017 | 5 Comments
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Climate Change You Can Believe in, Even if These Guys Don’t

A crazy pastor thinks that all your scissoring caused Hurricane Sandy, and Romney thinks FEMA is a bad idea. And you thought Halloween was the scariest thing happening today.

By Malaika| October 31, 2012 | 8 Comments

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