We Can Save Maryland From Climate Change Without Hurting the Economy
A carbon fee and dividend could slow climate change and help Maryland families get by.
Democratic Party Platform: Lots of Hot Air on Climate Change
Janet Redman, who provided testimony at the DNC Platform Committee, and Wenonah Hauter, the executive director of Food & Water Watch, address the draft’s shortcomings on the carbon tax, TPP, fracking, and fossil fuel extraction
IPS Statement on Donald Trump’s Energy Advisor Pick
Trump’s choice of energy advisor signals environmental policies that will lead to climate catastrophe.
Webinar: Connecting the Dots: How Fair Financing Can Help Save the Planet
Join us for a lively conversation with movement leaders about how advocating for a tiny tax on Wall Street is taking a moral action on climate and inequality.
Why Some Leaders in Poorer Countries are Championing the Environment
Under what conditions do governments of poorer countries become active defenders and protectors of the environment?
New Pipeline Threatens Portland’s Emission Goals
The Canadian Pembina Pipeline Corporation hopes to build a propane export facility in Portland that would export 37,000 barrels a day to Asia.
Forcing an Island of Peace to Host a Billion-Dollar Military Base
Uncle Sam is wrecking a great deal of South Korea’s top tourist destination.
Protest: World Bank’s ICSID Hearing Lawsuit Against El Salvador
Join Institute for Policy Studies’ Global Economy Project and other allies on El Salvador’s Independence Day for a demonstration to say “yes” to life, “no” to mining by protesting the free trade agreements like the TPP!
Brownbag: Pacific Rim Mining Company vs. El Salvador
The Institute for Policy Studies joins the Center for International Environmental Law, and Oxfam to invite you to the D.C. community discussion on the amicus curiae brief in the Pac Rim Cayman LLC v. Republic of El Salvador case.
Film: Vanishing Pearls
IPS’ Climate Policy Program partners with Parallel Film Collective the DC premiere screening that delves into the worst environmental disaster in American history.
World Bank Phasing Out Coal, Ramping up Support for “Fracking”
But fracked gas releases greater greenhouse gas emissions than coal, studies suggest.
Labor and Environmental Leaders Move Beyond Differences to a Common Vision
Our nation can realize a future that is equitable and ecologically balanced, but to do so we must build a movement supported by a broad base of citizens committed to transformative change. We will work together towards these ends.
Celebration of 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners!
GAIA and the Institute for Policy Studies invite YOU to meet and celebrate grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations, and individuals whose ultimate vision is a just, toxic-free world without incineration.
Impacts of Mining in El Salvador
Join us for a light meal and a community meeting with Sandra Ascencio, representing the Salvadoran National Roundtable on Metallic Mining (La Mesa).
A Quick Look at the Ecological State of the Union
Four actions that Obama can take now, without Congress, to address climate change. Obama doesn’t have to wait for Congress to act, and we don’t have to wait for Obama, either.