Burning Down the House
It is no secret we live in a house on fire.
climate change
2% Solutions for the Planet
Since we live in an era of big problems, we tend to spend our time thinking of big solutions. Thinking big, however, can have a paralyzing effect on taking action.
Baubotanik: Botanically Inspired Biodesign
In Germany, architect Ferdinand Ludwig has incorporated the ancient process of tree shaping into urban design through Baubotanik, or Living Plant Constructions.
Duality in Climate Science
The value of science is undermined when we adopt questionable assumptions and fine-tune our analysis to conform to dominant political and economic sensibilities.
Climate stories: Environment, Colonial Legacies and Systemic Change
Meaningful action on climate change today means nothing less than widespread paradigm shifts across social, economic, political, cultural, and built infrastructures.
Welcoming refugees: our future is common
The “refugee crisis” of recent months has split Europe in two.
The Rapid and Startling Decline Of World’s Vast Boreal Forests
Scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the fate of the huge boreal forest that spans from Scandinavia to northern Canada.
The Decoupling Debate: Can Economic Growth Really Continue Without Emission Increases?
Most ecological economists argue that continued economic growth is incompatible with ecological safety.
Welcome To a New Planet
Not so long ago, it was science fiction. Now, it’s hard science — and that should frighten us all.
Rallying Hip Hop Culture For A More Inclusive Climate Fight
For the Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., hip hop culture may be the key to bringing together the movements for social and environmental justice.
The Oceans Are Becoming Too Hot for Coral, and Sooner than We Expected
This week, scientists registered their concern that super-warm conditions are building to a point where corals are severely threatened across the tropical Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
This Changes Everything: Naomi Klein & Avi Lewis Film Re-imagines Vast Challenge of Climate Change
We speak to the duo behind the new film, "This Changes Everything," which re-imagines the vast challenge of climate change.
