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May 12, 2017
Emily Atkin
EPA Science Adviser Quits in Protest Over Firings: “I Hope Others Will Resign”
A Q&A with Peter Meyer, a PhD economist at the University of Louisville.
May 12, 2017
Emily Atkin
Trump’s secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, just reiterated the “need for global action” on climate change.
May 12, 2017
Emily Atkin
The Media Is Failing Miserably to Challenge Trump on Climate Change
The press is covering the president's attacks on climate science and policy, but when the time comes to press him in person, reporters go silent.
May 10, 2017
Emily Atkin
Did John McCain just rescue a big part of Obama’s climate legacy to punish Trump for firing Comey?
May 9, 2017
Emily Atkin
The EPA Fired a Bunch of Scientists. It’s Just Political Theater—For Now.
"It’s meant to unsettle people, and it’s doing a pretty good job."
May 5, 2017
Jeet Heer
Ivanka and Jared Will Not Save Us From Trump
They have the president's ear, but they're not moderating him. Here's why they hold so little sway over Trump.
May 3, 2017
Emily Atkin
The New York Times
’ public editor ignores the central problem with Bret Stephens’s climate column.
May 2, 2017
Emily Atkin
The Rise of “Kinder, Gentler” Climate-Change Deniers
Bret Stephens might seem reasonable compared to conspiracy theorists, but his stealth denial is far more damaging.
May 1, 2017
Emily Atkin
Congress saved the EPA from Trump—for now.
April 28, 2017
Emily Atkin
In 100 Days, Trump Has Done Lasting Damage to the Planet
It didn't take long for the president to create an ugly environmental legacy.
April 27, 2017
Emily Atkin
Bill Nye Is Not the Right Guy to Lead the Climate Fight
He's become too jaded and political to be the face of the movement.
April 25, 2017
Emily Atkin
Donald Trump is coming for your public lands.
April 24, 2017
Emily Atkin
Did black lives matter at D.C.’s March for Science?
April 21, 2017
Emily Atkin
This is the dumbest town hall a Republican congressman has ever done.
April 20, 2017
Emily Atkin
The government might shut down because Congress is fighting over health care for retired coal miners (again).
April 20, 2017
Emily Atkin
Earth Day Is Too White and Out of Touch With Reality
Why is the annual event so benign and toothless when the threats to the planet—particularly to its most vulnerable populations—are so severe?
April 18, 2017
Emily Atkin
Bill Nye is hopeful that the climate deniers will eventually die off.
April 18, 2017
Emily Atkin
Why can’t Trump make up his mind about the Paris Agreement?
April 17, 2017
Emily Atkin
The manufacturing industry’s top goal: to gut clean air and water regulations.
April 17, 2017
Emily Atkin
It’s been a devastating month for planet Earth.
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