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Bill McKibben is the William Lloyd Garrison of Abolishing Oil

April 22, 2021 By Erik Curren

McKibben has spent four decades as an author and activist to save the world from climate catastrophe. He represents the same key archetype as Garrison, the abolitionist who fought to end the greatest evil of his day, slavery.

Unlikely Allies Needed for Climate Justice

July 27, 2020 By Erik Curren

Diversity consultant Nita Mosby Tyler says that white people shouldn’t just sit on the sidelines waiting to be called into the fight against racism. They should help lead the charge.

The Father of Environmental Justice Calls for all to Enjoy the ‘Complexion for Protection’

July 22, 2020 By Erik Curren

For 40 years, Robert Bullard has worked with local activists to protect black and brown people from dirty industry. Now he’s got a message about the environment for the rest of us.

Racial Justice is in the Air — When No Community is a Sacrifice Zone

July 17, 2020 By Erik Curren

The Clean Air Act celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. When racial equity means clean air, applying the law everywhere means more than ever.

Climate Crisis Agenda for 2020

January 2, 2020 By Erik Curren

A ginormous group of scientists warns that most nations’ climate plans are “totally inadequate” and urges action on six fronts from using energy to eating meat to shopping.

The Climate Movement Needs a Stronger Appeal to Morality

December 16, 2019 By Erik Curren

“Climate is not a high enough priority for the public,” must be one of the most common complaints of climate activists. Fortunately, this problem has been solved before.