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Memorial Day: Trump’s War On Climate Action Would Ensure A World Of Wars

President Trump's climate (and other) policies would create the perfect conditions for failed states and violence in North America.

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Donald Trump Tells Drought-Stricken Californians There Is No Drought

"They’re taking the water and shoving it out to sea."

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Arizona’s Getting Hotter, But State Leaders Oppose Solutions

On average, 2,000 Arizonans visit the emergency room because of heat-related illnesses every year. Unfortunately, things are likely to get worse.

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Climate Change Could Be Poisoning Your Food

A new study suggests that climate change could make important crops poisonous to humans and animals.

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What Happens When Kids Ask A Climate Scientist Questions

Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist and one of the stars of Showtime’s Years of Living Dangerously, answered kids' questions about climate change.

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The Battle Over Public Drinking Water Has Just Begun

Nestle's investment in Phoenix isn't actually a drought problem. It's a priorities problem.

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On Climate, Trump Promises To Let The World Burn

That is what Trump’s energy policy would look like should he be elected president.

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This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: Energy Bill Now Full Of Horrible Environmental Provisions

"This is the legislative equivalent of the middle finger."

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The Environmental Implications Of A Trump Presidency

"Building a clean energy economy takes more than 140 characters."

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Anti-Parks Leaders In Utah Called Out For Hypocrisy

"Utah politicians have plans to sue the federal government in an irresponsible attempt to take over outdoor spaces that belong to all of us."

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