Environmentalism
How Gender Stereotypes Affect Pro-Environment Behavior
New research finds certain green behaviors are linked with masculine and feminine stereotypes.
What Will the Supreme Court's Decision on Virginia's Uranium Mining Ban Mean for Future Environmental Battles?
An unusual coalition of conservative and liberal justices could have major ramifications in battles between state and federal authority.
Meet the Woman Who Fought to Keep an Oil Terminal Out of Her Town
Linda Garcia is set to receive this year's Goldman Environmental prize for keeping an oil-by-rail terminal our of her Washington neighborhood.
How to Convince Christians to Take Action on Climate Change
New research finds that emphasizing a call to stewardship can be an effective tool.
Using Terms Like 'Mother Nature' Can Get People to Be More Green
Chinese researchers find anthropomorphizing nature as a woman spurs pro-environment behavior.
What Do the Mid-Term Election Results Mean for Renewable Energy and Climate Change?
A number of ballot initiatives dealing with environmental issues were rejected by voters across the country, but governors and representatives with conservation bonafides can still pick up the slack.
Are Organic Farms Ruining California's Rural Coast?
California loves its locally sourced meat and dairy, but conservationists claim the foodie trend can cause serious damage to the state's grasslands.
The Environmental Case for Multiculturalism: What We Can Learn From 18th-Century America
Working toward a shared goal can help bond ethnic cultures together.
The Impressive Potency of Political Protests
New research finds high-profile demonstrations can have a major impact on congressional races.
As Americans Age, Their Support for Environmentalism Declines
It's not easy staying green.
The Edit, Episode #9: A Conversation About Climate Justice and Vulnerable Communities
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, contributing writer Sophie Yeo discusses the impact of climate change litigation.
The LGB Community Is Working Hard to Save the World
New research finds that gay men and lesbian women are disproportionately represented in the anti-war and environmental movements.
On Climate Change, a Disconnect Between Attitudes and Behavior
A new study finds climate change skeptics are more likely to behave in eco-friendly ways than those who are highly concerned about the issue.
Seven 'Pacific Standard' Stories for Earth Day
Highlighting the mess humans have made of the planet—and radical plans to fix it.
Creating a More Sustainable Refugee Camp
In Portugal, a group of environmentalists and social planners is trying to model a more ecological design for refugee settlements.
Projecting Climate Change in the Distant Future
Assessing the present value of projecting how human impact on the world's environment will shape our reality hundreds of years from now.
In Promoting Green Behaviors, Pride Beats Guilt
New research suggests a shift in pro-environmental messaging.
How the Threat of Climate Change Spurs Ethnocentrism
Faced with a challenge that requires a global response, humans cling more tightly to their clan.
Profit Over Preservation: Trump Properties and Environmental Controversy
A conflict with the Balinese government over a new resort brings to light the many issues Trump-branded properties have faced with environmental issues in the past.
Boyan Slat's Plan to Clean Earth's Oceans
When asked whether he feels people doubt him more because he's young, Slat says, "Yes, but I never felt youth to be a disadvantage."
Tamma Carleton's Strong Commitment to Environmentalism
Carleton combines social and physical data with statistical models to assess how issues such as climate change and freshwater scarcity affect poverty and economic growth.
Las Raíces Profundas del Comportamiento Ecológico
Una investigación reciente halla el mejor predictor de la vida consciente con el medio ambiente es objetivos de vida fundamentales de una persona.
The Future of Environmental Justice
"Environmental justice" isn't only about what is put in whose backyard—it's the future of the environmental movement.
Can Sports Aid in the Fight Against Climate Change?
Can sports teams muscle environmentalism into the mainstream?