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Trump’s anti-environmental legacy looms over Biden
Trump’s anti-environmental legacy looms over Biden
Though Republicans are no longer in power, the legacy of Trump and anti-environment politics will continue to haunt Biden’s agenda.
Brandon Pytel
Jun 21, 2021
The meat war is politics as usual, which sucks for climate action
The meat war is politics as usual, which sucks for climate action
There’s a culture war between conservatives and liberals over meat. And the debate once again stalls climate action.
Brandon Pytel
May 5, 2021
Biden’s climate summit achieved its goals. Kind of.
Biden’s climate summit achieved its goals. Kind of.
We break down the top goals of Biden’s Earth Day summit, and how the U.S. did (and did not) achieve them.
Brandon Pytel
Apr 26, 2021
We’re still a long way from ditching coal
We’re still a long way from ditching coal
Several factors prevent a full-scale dethroning of King Coal.
Brandon Pytel
Apr 15, 2021
We can’t fight climate change without China. But tensions are high
We can’t fight climate change without China. But tensions are high
Neither the U.S. nor China have proven leaders on climate action (yet). But the future of our Planet hinges on how they get along.
Sam Liptak
Apr 9, 2021
Biden’s infrastructure plan is politics as much as policy
Biden’s infrastructure plan is politics as much as policy
Instead of focusing on climate, Biden is leaning into jobs, calling his infrastructure plan a “once-in-a-generation investment in America.”
Brandon Pytel
Apr 2, 2021
The future of American climate action hinges on Biden’s infrastructure plan
The future of American climate action hinges on Biden’s infrastructure plan
Not one of the six U.S. stimulus packages have taken significant action on climate. But we may finally be at a turning (or breaking) point.
Sam Liptak
Mar 27, 2021
Is budget reconciliation our last hope for climate action?
Is budget reconciliation our last hope for climate action?
With an entire minority party either unwilling or incapable of passing climate legislation, a little-understood tool could save us.
Sam Liptak
Mar 10, 2021
The filibuster blocks climate action, but eliminating it is worse
The filibuster blocks climate action, but eliminating it is worse
Joe Manchin might be onto something.
Brandon Pytel
Mar 6, 2021
Texas blame ’em: When disasters turn political, we all lose
Texas blame ’em: When disasters turn political, we all lose
It’s a mess in Texas, and everyone’s playing the blame game.
Brandon Pytel
Feb 19, 2021
The Planet is over Tom Brady and all he stands for
The Planet is over Tom Brady and all he stands for
Brady isn’t responsible for the climate crisis, but Sunday’s matchup represents more than what’s on the surface.
Sam Liptak
Feb 6, 2021
Biden’s climate plan is a jobs plan, but Republicans aren’t buying in
Biden’s climate plan is a jobs plan, but Republicans aren’t buying in
Biden’s climate plan is rooted in jobs. Then why do Republicans keep labeling it a job killer?
Brandon Pytel
Feb 3, 2021
Like it or not, big business is key to fighting climate change
Like it or not, big business is key to fighting climate change
2021 could be the year of meaningful climate action — and corporations will be key to our success.
Sam Liptak
Jan 17, 2021
A Democrat-controlled Senate still faces major hurdles for climate action
A Democrat-controlled Senate still faces major hurdles for climate action
Joe Biden’s ambitious climate agenda is still alive — but just barely.
Sam Liptak
Jan 8, 2021
Trump’s post-truth era threatens the environment as much as democracy
Trump’s post-truth era threatens the environment as much as democracy
Lies have not only fueled the recent riots, putting democracy at risk — it has fueled climate change, putting our Planet in peril.
Brandon Pytel
Jan 6, 2021
A little less (climate) conversation, a little more action
A little less (climate) conversation, a little more action
No matter what world leaders say, words can’t stop wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, or floods.
Sam Liptak
Dec 17, 2020
President Trump’s last (anti-science) stand
President Trump’s last (anti-science) stand
United States President Trump is on a sinking ship, and he’s trying to take the Planet down with him.
Sam Liptak
Nov 19, 2020
Patience is key in the election. Now we must apply it to climate action
Patience is key in the election. Now we must apply it to climate action
Days after Election Day in the United States, the future of our Planet is still up in the air. Sort of.
Sam Liptak
Nov 7, 2020
Even with a Biden win, America loses
Even with a Biden win, America loses
Trumpism is part of our national identity. As we wrestle with that sobering reality, the international community has moved on.
Brandon Pytel
Nov 6, 2020
Dear US and China: Stop pointing fingers, work together on climate
Dear US and China: Stop pointing fingers, work together on climate
Last week, China stoked the fire in its conflict with the U.S. Our environment will suffer as a result.
Sam Liptak
Oct 25, 2020
Save the planet: Settle for Biden
Save the planet: Settle for Biden
Former Vice President Joe Biden is not an ideal climate candidate, but he beats another four years of Trump.
Sam Liptak
Oct 2, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg left an environmental legacy — Republicans could erase it
Ruth Bader Ginsburg left an environmental legacy — Republicans could erase it
The death of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week shook the country.
Sam Liptak
Sep 29, 2020
Americans are starting to care about climate change, but does it matter?
Americans are starting to care about climate change, but does it matter?
More than ever, climate change is at the top of voters’ minds.
Brandon Pytel
Sep 26, 2020
Amid record wildfire and hurricane seasons, Republicans’ climate strategy remains nonexistent
Amid record wildfire and hurricane seasons, Republicans’ climate strategy remains nonexistent
Not one RNC speaker mentioned climate change as a threat. In fact, for their 2020 platform, Republicans left out climate action completely.
Brandon Pytel
Sep 4, 2020
Birds — and the planet — win with a Biden presidency
Birds — and the planet — win with a Biden presidency
Birds do more than just sing songs — they keep entire ecosystems in balance.
Sam Liptak
Aug 18, 2020
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