To succeed in setting up your U.S. oligarchy, you’re going to need to be friendly with oligarchs in other major powers.
Energy & the Environment
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Incoming EPA Chief Scott Pruitt’s Other Target: Clean Water
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to protect clean water, but his selection of Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency tells a different story.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Who by Fire
Israel’s leaders were quick to blame Palestinians for disastrous wildfires. The real culprit is global warming, which threatens both peoples.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Showdown at Standing Stone Camp
The Dakota Access Pipeline battle is just the tip of the iceberg. Across North America, a reinvigorated Native sovereignty movement is flexing its muscles—and racking up victories.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
It’s Really Not Easy Being Green Now
Environmentalists prepare for a long, hard fight in the age of Trump.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
California Champions Cross-Border Climate Innovations
Long an environmental pioneer, California is modeling a new, cross-border approach to state climate regulations that could have sweeping impacts on greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Nothing to Lose: A President Clinton Should Take Aggressive Climate Action
Hillary Clinton’s instincts for incrementalism won’t get her far on the issue of climate change, given the urgency of the issue and the intransigence of Republicans on Capitol Hill.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
New Michigan Environmental Chief Enters Through Reverse Revolving Door
Michigan’s Governor Snyder is perpetuating a dubious tradition with his selection of an oil industry executive for his state’s top environmental job.
Posted inHousing and Transportation
The Coming Disaster Assistance Battles
Climate change is fueling more natural disasters, but Congress is too busy bickering to respond, and more federal aid may be needed.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants
A swath of high desert known as Bears Ears has become ground zero in the long-running battle over the nation’s public lands.
