What to Make of Top World Leaders’ Opening Climate Bids
The leaders of Russia, China, Germany, and the United States offered ambitious initiatives in their speeches at COP21. How optimistic should we be?
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The Last Reindeer of Norway
In the most remote corner of the country, the Sámi people draw their life and their identity from husbanding reindeer. That lifestyle and identity are now disappearing.
Before and After the Paris March That Never Happened
On Saturday, activists stood in the cold collecting four tons of donated shoes. On Sunday, the anarchists showed up.
Is There Really a Link Between Climate Change and National Security?
It would appear so, going by current research.
Will This Year’s International Climate Change Pledges Actually Work?
We look at a model of the consequences of different countries' pledges.
The Weekend of Worldwide Climate Marches in 10 Photos
From New York to New Delhi, citizens and activists gathered in astonishing numbers at more than 2,000 events around the globe.
‘If You Block Me, You Block the Angels’: Scenes From a Mainly Peaceful Protest in Paris
When the government said they couldn’t march, activists covered the Place de la République with shoes—and an estimated 10,000 people gathered to form a human chain.
Why We Need The Paris Climate Talks More Than Ever
It's not just about rebuking the terrorists—it's about making sure we don't let climate change create more of them.
Can Canada’s New Prime Minister Back Up His Talk on Climate Change With Meaningful Action?
Under Justin Trudeau, Canada has a chance to make amends for a decade of climate inaction. But if it’s ever to catch up, it needs to start right now.
The Cost of Inaction With Climate Change
No pressure COP21 delegates, but an Oxfam report finds that, unless progress is made in Paris, climate change could cost the developing world billions.