Is the War in Ukraine an Environmental Disaster?
Ukranian climate activist Svitlana Romanko speaks on the wartime consequences of the West's addiction to Russian oil and gas.
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Saving Ellis Island’s History From Rising Oceans
The gateway to the United States for 12 million immigrants holds a precarious place amidst rising seas on a warming planet.
Even the Most Dystopian Climate Activism Is Rooted in Hope
Scientists and activists seem to be living out the movie "Don't Look Up." Yet there is reason for optimism.
Real-Life Solutions for Saving the Planet
In honor of Earth Day this week, MetroFocus explores real-life solutions to mitigating the climate crisis from home.
Scientists Are Becoming Activists. That’s Not Normal.
More than 1,000 scientists in 25 countries took part in climate protests last week, risking their careers and reputations in the process.
Part One: Denial | The Power of Big Oil
The fossil fuel industry's early research on climate change led to their work sowing seeds of doubt about climate science.
Climate Change Is Forcing American Women From Their Homes
Financial instability, housing insecurity and caregiving responsibilities leave U.S. women vulnerable to climate disaster.
Six Climate Lessons from the Sixth IPCC Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change summarized tens of thousands of academic papers on climate. Here's what you need to know.
The Latest IPCC Report Is Full of Climate Solutions
“Tip of the Iceberg” host Ethan Brown explains why the latest IPCC report made him feel more optimistic about the climate than ever before.
We Can’t Solve Climate Change. We Can Get It Under Control.
No one solution is going to “fix” climate change. Resetting our expectations could make climate action a lot less overwhelming.
What Comes Next for the Environmental Movement?
In 1991, 78% of Americans identified as environmentalists. By 2021, it had dropped to 41%. How does environmentalism reverse the trend?
The Resource Curse: Fact or Myth?
Resource-rich nations show patterns of governmental and economic malaise. But is it fair to attribute a nation’s problems to just one factor?