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The Bomb Train Derailment That Sparked a Resistance in the Columbia River Gorge
The fossil fuel industry maintains a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest thanks to its international export activity. But ever since a dangerous rail accident in 2016, local residents have served as a fierce check on its growth.
Week 142: President Trump Honors Science Denial. Again.
And sticks it to California. Again.
Some of the Country’s Biggest Supporters of Climate Action? Latinos.
But since the larger climate movement has done a poor job of engaging them, the community is mobilizing itself.
The World’s Beauty and Destruction—Bound Together
With thread, plastic, and reams of climate data, textile artist Tali Weinberg displays our dangerous entanglement with the fossil fuel industry.
Week 141: Bernhardt Moves to Make a Big Dam Bigger—and His Old Clients Richer
Plus, the Trump administration dodges Senate hearings, and loses to environmentalists in two big court cases.
As the Amazon Burns, Jaguars Burn With It
How Brazil’s blazes are devastating for these big cats—and for so, so, so much more.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Climate—and Why It Needs Some Oomph
The stories that really reach people are the ones with stirring scenes, suspense, and relatable characters.