A global Green New Deal can help restructure the international economy so that it helps people and the planet, while undermining the far right’s appeal.
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Climate Justice
In order to avert a climate catastrophe, we must transition away from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. On both a domestic and a global level, climate change hurts poor people and communities of color first and worst, so we seek solutions that center economic and racial justice as critical components of addressing climate change.
Latest Work
The Intersection of Climate Change and Security
How the U.S. could seize the initiative on arms control and link it to a global rethinking of security in light of climate change.
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Dear Countries at the Madrid Climate Talks, We’re a Rogue Superpower. Sanction Us, Please.
Responsible world governments could publicly shame the US government for its climate policies, with sanctions to follow if we don’t step up our game.
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Most Americans Support Phasing Out Fossil Fuels. Isn’t That Worth a Headline?
The Washington Post downplayed the most hopeful findings of their own poll on climate action, so we highlighted those findings for them.
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The Centuries-Long History of Extractive Greed
Climate change is a symptom of a malevolent virus borne out of capitalism and colonialism. Indigenous liberation shows the path towards healing the planet.
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Behind the Battle for Another World
Understanding how the ‘new right’ went global, and how to respond to their transnational assault on democracy, is key to keeping our planet habitable.
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Report: The Battle For Another World
The Progressive Response to the New Right
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Crony Capitalism Can’t Save Coal Country
What coal country needs is a just transition from a corporate-controlled extractive economy to a community-driven Green New Deal.
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The Link Between US Militarism and the Climate Crisis
Phyllis Bennis joins Fire Drill Fridays to draw attention to the intricate connection between war, militarism, and the climate emergency.
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Teenagers Are Changing The World. Let Them Vote.
Young activists are leading global struggles over climate change and civil rights. They deserve to have a say in who runs their government.
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Reports
Report: The Battle For Another World
The Progressive Response to the New Right
Report: Poor People’s Campaign Moral Budget
Everybody Has the Right to Live
Report: OceanaGold in the Philippines
Ten Violations that Should Prompt Its Removal
Report: Financial System Change, Not Climate Change
How Banks and Investors Can Be Weaned Off Their Addiction to Fossil Fuels