Environmental Justice

New legislative efforts to ban plastics are important, but a recent court ruling in Texas reminds us that enforcing existing laws is a crucial part of the plastics fight.

This month’s new books dig deep into the need for diverse environmentalists, climate adaptation, wildlife coexistence and the Green New Deal.

Tribal activists fear that permits to move the Keystone XL forward will bring not just economic and environmental impacts.

The documentary looks at how to turn the tide on petrochemical companies that are driving a boom in plastic production — just when we don’t need it most.

A dire report about our climate and oceans underscores the great need for action. A global oceans treaty could help save the future.

People displaced by drought, sea-level rise, wildfires and other environmental threats are not currently considered “refugees,” like people fleeing violence or oppression. That needs to change.

Around the world this week, people will stop what they’re doing and stand up to call for great action against climate change.

The author and activist talks about climate hope, grief and her new book, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal . 

This month brings important new books by Naomi Klein, photographer Joel Sartore, Jonathan Safran Foer and water activist Maude Barlow.

Author and activist Maude Barlow talks about the growing global movement to protect public control of water resources.