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Politics

Green wave dominates a blue ocean
Climate Change

Midterms 2022: A Green Wave on the Horizon?

While control of Congress remains unsettled, other races around the country reveal a growing — if precarious — tilt toward climate as a priority.
November 10, 2022
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
While control of Congress remains unsettled, other races around the country reveal a growing — if precarious — tilt toward climate as a priority.
air pollution
Pollution & Toxins

The Fight Against Deadly Soot

The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.
October 31, 2022
by
Tim Lydon
The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.
two electric cars charging on street
Climate Change

Where the Environment Is on the Ballot — And Where It’s Not

In a stark contrast to recent election years, voters in just two states will decide on environmental issues this November. But there’s still a lot at stake.
October 7, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
In a stark contrast to recent election years, voters in just two states will decide on environmental issues this November. But there’s still a lot at stake.
"I Voted" stickers
Op-Eds

Reform Our Elections to Secure a Sustainable Future

Both approval and ranked choice voting put fire under the feet of elected officials to do the right thing for the environment — or risk being voted out.
October 5, 2022
by
Kaleb Nyquist
Both approval and ranked choice voting put fire under the feet of elected officials to do the right thing for the environment — or risk being voted out.
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Climate Change

Links From the American Brink: Abortion, Insurrection, Pollution

The Supreme Court pushed its radical agenda this past month, while the threat from extremism grew. But all is not lost.
July 1, 2022
by
John R. Platt
The Supreme Court pushed its radical agenda this past month, while the threat from extremism grew. But all is not lost.
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Climate Change

Can Sanctions Help Tackle Climate Change?

New research highlights the benefits sanctions can provide to international cooperation, while proposed legislation would put them into action.
June 27, 2022
by
John R. Platt
New research highlights the benefits sanctions can provide to international cooperation, while proposed legislation would put them into action.
shortfin mako
Op-Eds

North Atlantic Mako Sharks Are Endangered — Now What?

This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.
January 31, 2022
by
Sydney Randall and Carl Safina
This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.
Illinois State Flag
Op-Eds

A Bigger Tent Delivers Stronger Wins for Climate: The Lesson From Illinois

The state’s recently passed Climate and Equitable Jobs Act offers a model for other states to build coalitions to help communities and the planet.
January 14, 2022
by
Sarah Spengeman
The state’s recently passed Climate and Equitable Jobs Act offers a model for other states to build coalitions to help communities and the planet.
Yellowstone Lake
Editorials

6 Big Environmental Stories to Watch in 2022

From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.
January 3, 2022
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.
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Editorials

The Revelator’s Top 12 Environmental Commentaries of 2021

Our experts weighed in on hot topics ranging from plastic pollution to the extinction crisis.
December 27, 2021
by
Tara Lohan and John R. Platt
Our experts weighed in on hot topics ranging from plastic pollution to the extinction crisis.

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