Environment

Standing Rock: Battle Won, But War Continues
The Standing Rock Sioux won a historic victory. Yet, the war continues. Where does the movement go from here?
Barry Sheppard
December 7, 2016Victory at Standing Rock
The Lakota Sioux people have won a momentous victory in North Dakota: Army Corps of Engineers declared it would not grant a permit to drill through their land.
Robert Belano
December 5, 2016Winners and Losers of the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement is the first of its kind in history; that much is true. But the real gains in terms of Climate Change prevention are negligible. Here’s why.
Juan C
December 16, 2015Over a hundred arrested at climate change rally in Paris
On Sunday November 29, French riot police fired tear gas at activists protesting on the eve of the COP21 climate summit in Paris. Some demonstrators were also severely beaten with batons. Over a hundred people were arrested at the demo that was attended by more than 5,000 people.
Left Voice
November 29, 2015Obama’s Clean Power Plan Leaves Main Polluters Off the Hook
Amidst cheers for Obama's supposedly bold climate protection plan, critiques from some environmentalist groups arise. The new show of commitment to reduce green house emissions covers up the ongoing permissive policies toward fracking and the oil industry.
Juan C
August 5, 2015