Fight for the Planet
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The Climate Crisis Could Mean the Twilight of the American West
In an excerpt from his book River Notes, leading anthropologist Wade Davis recalls how the taming of the Colorado River in the 1960s — 'nature serves man' went the thinking — helped shape the nation. But now facing a historic drought, all that could be lost in a generation
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Rikki Held Fought the Climate Crisis in Court. And Won
Her name will always be tied to one of the landmark environmental decisions of our time. And she wouldn't change a thing
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Here's the Plan to Take Montana’s Massive Climate Win Nationwide
A Montana court ruled that youth have a right to a livable climate. Now, lawsuits around the country are working to build on that success
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Montana Youths Win Landmark Climate Crisis Lawsuit
A judge ruled that 16 young plaintiffs had been harmed by a state provision that curbed considerations of climate change when deciding on energy projects
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Extreme Heat Will Change the World As We Know It
An excerpt from Jeff Goodell’s new book The Heat Will Kill You First tells the story of Jonathan Gerrish and Ellen Chung, who died on a scalding hike with their one-year-old daughter.
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The Climate Crisis Was Always Real. Now It’s in Your Lungs
The longstanding West Coast air quality crisis reached the East Coast this week. That’s because climate collapse is everywhere — and inescapable
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Ithaca’s Crazy Plan to Be Our First All-Electric City
The city is hell-bent on achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Can it actually be pulled off?
- Climate
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Sixteen Kids Are Fighting the Climate Crisis in Court
This summer, the first youth-led climate case will make it to trial. And it could change everything
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Louisiana’s Coastline Is Crumbling. These Tribes Know How to Save it
Louisiana's indigenous tribes have been protecting the coast for generations — and they’re still fighting to have their voices heard
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Fungus Meat? Lab-Grown Halibut? Meet the Scientists Growing Your Next Meal
Solving the climate crisis requires rethinking the way we eat. Is Petri-dish dining the answer?
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