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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.
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Commentaries

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.
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Commentaries

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.
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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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Climate Change

Feeling Hopeless About the Climate? Try Our 30-Day Action Plan

Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.
December 1, 2021
by
John R. Platt
Doing something every day will help to change your attitude and create momentum for change.
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Editorials

Voter Suppression Is the New Climate Denial

The slow-moving coup threatens not just democracy but meaningful action on climate, extinction and environmental justice.
October 27, 2021
by
John R. Platt
The slow-moving coup threatens not just democracy but meaningful action on climate, extinction and environmental justice.
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Climate Change

12 Trump Attacks on the Environment Since the Election

In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.
December 14, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
In its final days, the administration is rushing to cement its destructive legacy with attacks on clean air, wildlife and public lands that could be difficult to undo.

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