Politics

Maryland Gov. O’Malley protects poultry industry instead of Chesapeake Bay

O'Malley, a rising Democratic star with presidential ambitions, has made good moves on climate and energy, but he's in the pocket of Big Chicken.

John Upton Food

Rally in Raleigh: Thousands march in N.C. for social and environmental justice

The annual Moral March is the product of a multi-racial coalition that gathers at the intersection of civil rights, politics, economy, and the environment. More states should do this.

Brentin Mock Cities

Good news: Most Americans want climate action. Now for the bad news …

Clear majorities are concerned about climate change and favor action to mitigate it, a new poll finds. But Republican politicians just don't care.

Ben Adler Climate & Energy

Of pipelines, lunch counters, and warheads: Effective protest requires concrete goals

The policy wonks are missing the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline fight as a rallying point.

Heather Smith Climate & Energy

There will be dollars: Obama signs a new farm bill into law

It took forever and nobody's totally happy with it. See you again in 2019 or so when the whole thing starts all over again.

Nathanael Johnson Food

20, it’s a blessing: Celebrating two decades of environmental justice

In 1994, President Clinton signed Executive Order 12898, a landmark in protecting communities of color from industrial pollution. For those living in the dirty streets, it was long overdue.

Brentin Mock Cities

How 350.org went from “strange kid” to head of the green class

350.org's May Boeve explains how the organization nearly got founded at a Montana microbrewery, how it drew a line in the tar sands, and where it’s going next.

Heather Smith Climate & Energy

Federal climate hubs will help farmers adapt

It's another way the Obama administration is pushing ahead on climate initiatives without the cooperation of Congress.

John Upton Climate & Energy

Dreading water: Should coastal communities bear the cost of future floods?

Coastal residents are irate about rising flood insurance premiums. But the next time the sea crushes the coast, the taxpayers may not be able to pick up the bill.

Greg Hanscom Cities

Farm bill passes Senate, with a little something for everyone

The long-delayed grab-bag legislative package finally staggers its way out of the legislature and onto the president's desk.