Policy & Action
A haunting way to make a difference
The modern funeral industry is an environmental mess. Are alternatives any better?
Proof that voting matters
The new Speaker of the House poses a dire threat to our planet. We need to ensure his tenure is brief.
Should you buy the ‘clean hydrogen’ hype?
The federal government is spending $43 billion on hydrogen development, but not every project is as green as it sounds
Should you say ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’?
The words we use to talk about the climate emergency allow us to pack a ton of meaning into even a casual reference
What should you say: Global warming or climate change?
The words we use to talk about the climate emergency allow us to pack a ton of meaning into even a casual reference
What happens to all the outdated iPhone cords?
Apple's new phones leave cables without homes. Plus it was a whopper week in climate action: From NYC to California, the past 7 days were big for the fight against fossil fuels
Busting climate myths, plus 5 things worth knowing this week
There's a big update in the war on cars—and lanternflies
The wheels on the bus charge the grid
As school buses make the EV switch, utility companies are eyeing added benefits for energy storage
Snow stories
On tromping, big storms, and the way we mark time. Oh, and I'd like to talk to you; that's really the main point of this week's newsletter.
How to spot greenwash
Companies and people use the appearance of sustainability to distract from their harmful actions—and to sell stuff. Here's how to get wise.










