Ted Cruz's Climate-Denial Hearing Attracts Cash From Coal CEO Bob Murray
Cruz appears to have won the Republican presidential candidates' race to the bottom on climate change, at least in part due to a farcical Senate hearing in December.
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Alleen Brown is a New York-based reporter, focused on environmental justice issues. Her work has been published by The Intercept, The Nation, In These Times, YES! Magazine, and various Twin Cities publications.
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The Noxious Legacy of Fracking King Aubrey McClendon
Aubrey McClendon's most noxious legacy may be his role in convincing the public that natural gas is an environmental boon and a solution to global warming.
Refugees in Calais Evicted with Tear Gas, Police Violence
Shelters in the Jungle were set ablaze and tear gas and water cannons fired as refugees were forcibly removed.
Many Refugees Facing Eviction in France Worked With British and American Forces
Many of the immigrants I met had worked in war zones alongside the Americans or the English or were escaping a common enemy like ISIS. Their plight reflected Europe’s and the United States’ refusal to accept responsibility for decades of violent meddling in other countries.
Why It’s Scary That the Mall of America Can Crush Dissent
America's largest mall tried to shut down a Black Lives Matter protest before it began. Its right to do so stems from a long line of court rulings.
The Paris Climate Deal Punted on Refugee Crisis
After the Paris conference, there's still no such thing as a "climate refugee."
During Paris Summit, Climate and War Refugees Continued to Perish
In Calais, France, war and climate refugees huddle in a makeshift camp as they try to find a new home in Europe. Some die in the attempt.
In Paris, Banks Pledge Cuts in Coal as Oil Financing Flows
As banks trumpet their plans to divest from coal, few at the Paris climate conference show any enthusiasm for moving beyond oil.
Under House Arrest, a Climate Activist Waits Out the Paris Conference
Joel Domenjoud spent months preparing to create spaces for dialogue at the Paris climate talks. Now he's under house arrest.
