The Young Activist Fighting to ‘Change the Faces of Power’Organizer Ilona Duverge is fighting to fix public housing—and reshape our political system so it reflects the people…ByDharna NoorPublishedJanuary 28, 2022
Ban Private JetsNo one should be able to take a private jet to a climate conference. In fact, no one should be able to take one…ByDharna NoorPublishedNovember 1, 2021
Undocumented Workers Need Climate Protections, TooAs heat waves become more common and severe, undocumented workers are on the frontlines.ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 22, 2021
A New Plastics Complex Would 'Desecrate' Cancer AlleyLetting Formosa build the plant would be a disaster for the people in Cancer Alley, who have already suffered enough.ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 22, 2021
The World’s First Solar-Powered Steel Mill Is HereA 150-year-old steel mill will be the first in the world to get the majority of its energy from solar power.ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 21, 2021
Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos Are Legally People, Court RulesThe drug kingpin's hippos have run wild in Colombia. A new court ruling could help pave the way for a humane way to…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 21, 2021
A Drone Will Rescue Three Dogs Trapped by La Palma Volcanic EruptionThe skinny, scared dogs have been trapped in an abandoned yard for a month after the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 20, 2021
Dammit, Coal’s BackU.S. coal-fired output will increase by 22% in 2021, according to new federal data. It's the first increase since…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 19, 2021
The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Killing Pennsylvania Twice OverCoal wrought ecological, public health, and economic havoc in Pennsylvania. Now, the fracking industry is doing it…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 19, 2021
The Possibilities and Limits of Individual Climate ActionEarther talks with Sami Grover about his new book We Are All Climate Hypocrites Now.ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 18, 2021
Green Housing Can Be Beautiful—and CheapA sustainable $2 billion housing development led by the Squamish Nation in Canada shows that green housing can be…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 18, 2021
The ABCs of Big Oil: How Big Oil Killed Our Political ImaginationOn the fourth episode of The ABCs of Big Oil podcast, we look at how fossil fuel companies have taken over higher…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 15, 2021
Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott, and the Magical Thinking About Bitcoin’s Ability to Fix Texas’ GridTexas' grid needs an overhaul. But despite recent claims from Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, cryptocurrency…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 15, 2021
Shell CEO Roasted at TED Climate Conference He Was Foolishly Invited to Speak AtAs Shell’s CEO Ben van Beurden spoke at a TED conference, he was interrupted by organizers, one of whom called him…ByDharna Noor and Brian KahnPublishedOctober 14, 2021
A Tiny Alabama Company Owns More Gas Wells Than ExxonDiversified Energy isn't a household name, but it's gobbling up other producers' aging, methane-leaking gas wells.ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 13, 2021
Here's What Sea Level Rise Will Do to 9 Cities If We Make the Wrong ChoicesNew visualizations show the stakes of climate change for coastal communities, including some of the biggest cities…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 12, 2021
California Is Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and LawnmowersUsing a gas-powered leaf blower for an hour can produce as much carbon pollution as driving for 8 hours, so this is…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 11, 2021
There’s a New Climate Rock Anthem for Pissed-Off Teens11-year-old Nandi Bushell teamed up with Tom Morello's son in a new song about the climate crisis, complete with…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 11, 2021
The ABCs of Big Oil: How the 'Father of Forestry' Inspired Big OilOn the third episode of The ABCs of Big Oil podcast, we look at why the oil and gas industry wanted to propagandize…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 8, 2021
Biden Restores Protections for Bears Ears National MonumentThe administration expanded the border for the monument, reversing a Trump-era decision. It's a major win for…ByDharna NoorPublishedOctober 8, 2021