Fossil Fuel
Daily Comment
For the Third Time in Three Decades, Congress Punts on Serious Climate Legislation
Joe Manchin tanks Congress’s big chance to cut the heat.
By Bill McKibben
Annals of a Warming Planet
Build Nothing New That Ultimately Leads to a Flame
If “Stop burning fossil fuels” is the first principle of fighting the climate crisis, let this be the second.
By Bill McKibben
Annals of a Warming Planet
It’s Been an Awful Week for the Fossil-Fuel Industry
Recent court victories show the effects of years of persistence and passion from Native groups, scientists, farmers, ranchers, environmental organizations, activists, and many others.
By Bill McKibben
Daily Comment
The Movement to Divest from Fossil Fuels Gains Momentum
Time and again, the petroleum industry has used its political might to stymie global action on climate change. Now cities and states have become the new battleground.
By Bill McKibben