Climate

If we are to address legitimate concerns about workers who are left behind by a global economy, then shutting down borders and blaming foreigners is not a solution.

• By Tom Hansell

Even as some observers were struck by the dire forecast, many others say that this is nothing new—and that national leaders will ignore it anyway.

• By Sophie Yeo

To solve the crisis, we'd have to slow growth. And no one wants to admit that.

• By Richard Heinberg

In many ways, 2018 is the year of the refugee. At United States borders, Mediterranean shores, and Asian cities, millions are fleeing war, hunger, and persecution in search of safety and shelter. And scientists believe things will only get worse due to climate change.

• By Bhanu Sridharan

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One national park reopens, another sees closures, and a judge dismisses young climate activists' case.

• By Rebecca Worby

News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.

• By Kate Wheeling
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Plaintiffs say that so-called glider trucks are putting Americans' lives directly at risk.

• By Rebecca Worby

These alterations are just the latest example of government agencies removing the term from their websites and reports.

• By Francie Diep

A conversation with 16-year-old Jamie Margolin, who is leading the Zero Hour march.

• By Sophie Yeo

A three-judge panel ruled that the Trump administration does not have to account for the climate change impacts of its federal coal program.

• By Kate Wheeling

In her reported tour through American communities being threatened by rising seas, Rush reminds us of the human faces of the crisis.

• By Bradley Babendir

News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.

• By Pacific Standard Staff
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Almost all American archives are at risk from disasters or changing temperatures. Community history will probably be the first to go.

• By Sophie Yeo

The new standard will bring the state closer to meeting its climate goals.

• By Kate Wheeling

A new study predicts a steep drop in fisheries' production. It's the latest in a growing body of research to show how changes to the Earth's ecosystems will cause disruption to its inhabitants.

• By Candace Butera

A recent EPA survey takes into account extreme weather, but also social factors such as poverty, health, and governance.

• By Sophie Yeo

A recent study illustrates why humans need to step up their efforts to save the world's forests.

• By Morgan Erickson-Davis

From Fiji to our own backyard.

• By Ted Scheinman

These lessons from Colorado will help you get informed and involved.

• By Bob Berwyn

As fire conditions intensify around the globe, scientists are helping countries prepare for a fiery new normal.

• By Bob Berwyn

At last week's summit in Paris, the French president expressed optimism—but where's the rest of the money?

• By Eric J. Lyman

Weather models continue to show absolutely no rainfall until December 30th at the earliest.

• By Eric Holthaus

Our deep-seated desire to conform to social norms can override ideologically based skepticism.

• By Tom Jacobs