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Infrastructure Negotiations and the Fate of National Climate Policy—Will There Be a Chance to Make a Second Impression?
Climate has fallen out of the infrastructure discussion as it took its bipartisanship detour. It may not return. So, then what? I don’t see the preparatory work for a close Senate climate vote taking place in the administration.
Public Gardens in the Time of Contagion: An Ark of a Different Sort
This is a story about the critical role of public gardens and the pandemic-induced recession’s impact on them—as seen through the experiences of the Green Ark Botanical Garden Foundation (Foundation or Ark) in Costa Rica.
US Climate Policy Caught Between Two Worlds—Are We Smarter Than Buridan’s Ass?
Buridan’s Ass, the name given to the paradox, is said to starve because it cannot decide between two equally good options. Why? Because—the critter lacks free will and, therefore, is unable to make a rational choice.
Negotiating the Future of US Climate Policy
It’s nearly Memorial Day, and President Biden’s hoped-for agreement on an infrastructure bill seems to be in doubt given where the negotiations between Republicans and Democrats are after several weeks of discussions. Luckily there is nothing sacred about the Memorial Day target.
Climate Policy in a Binary World: Uttering and Other High Crimes and Misdemeanors
I take no pleasure in saying congressional Republicans--for the most part—are guilty of utter-ing untruths. Moreover, I recognize that all Republicans are not climate deniers, just as all Democrats are not environmental defenders.
A Very Uncivil Notion: Climate Activism and the Party of Trump
It may sound strange to suggest the fate of President Biden’s climate agenda will parallel that of Liz Cheney, Wyoming’s at-large Republican congressional representative, but hear me out.
Earth Day 2021: Awakened Not Woke
Spring is a time of awakening. This Earth Day, it seems with the ascendance of Joe Biden to the presidency—or at least with the absence of Donald Trump—the nation’s corporate and labor leaders are now awakening to the need and possibilities of a low-carbon economy. The truth is other.
The Dangers of Being an Activist in Colombia: Part II
Injustices against human rights and land defenders in Colombia continue to affect social leaders during the pandemic. Written by Laura Flórez-León
Honoring Human Rights Defenders and Their Fight for Justice
The idea that 'human rights' should be defended and protected might seem like common sense considering human rights frameworks are political and legal obligations. These parameters guide states towards more democratic principles, the rule of law, and provide protection for society's most vulnerable groups. However, human rights defenders widespread face
10 Indigenous Organizations You Should Support and Follow
Indigenous-led organizations worldwide are preserving traditional ways of food, medicine, language, and art. Written by Camilla Capasso.
4 Ways Society Can Fix Capitalism Right Now
Easy solutions to help Western civilization survive and what's holding us back
Juliana v. US: Children Standing at the Crossroads
Exercising my ‘reasoned judgment,’ I have no doubt that the right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life is fundamental to a free and ordered society. - US District Judge Ann Aiken
The Dangers of Being an Activist in Colombia: Part I
Written by Laura Flórez-León
A Blue Dog Night: What It Might Mean for a Green New Deal
To win over the Senate's Blue Dog Democrats, the White House approved last-minute changes to the bill. The term Blue Dog describes more conservative—often southern—Democrats. The phrase isn’t used meanly. It is a tag worn with honor by Senators and the members of the House Blue Dog Coalition.
How to Create Better Post-COVID Food Systems: 4 Action Steps For Environmentalists
Going back to "normal” isn’t an option. How do we rebuild restorative, regenerative, and inclusive food systems?
