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The Rocky Road to Climate Accountability at the Pentagon

In the ever-shifting landscape of Washington politics, a noteworthy narrative is unfolding—one that hinges on the interplay between climate change, national security, and fiscal responsibility. At the heart of this story is the Pentagon and its efforts to integrate climate risk management into its strategic framework. At Taxpayers for Common Sense, we’ve documented the growing costs of […]

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Now is the Time to Double Down on Green Pledges — Not Back Down

As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, and the competition for green investment intensifies, it is clear that voters will not forgive politicians who slow down. They will reward those who double down and deliver the fair, affordable and ambitious environmental action we need to see. Thus, we must hold our nerve to […]

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China’s New Problem: Climate Misinformation Driven by Nationalism

Much has been written about climate misinformation in the West but there has been far less scrutiny of the problem in China – a country that is both a significant carbon emitter and a leader in developing green technology. Annie Lab, our fact-checking project at the University of Hong Kong, looked into the diverse narratives […]

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Republicans Want a Fight Over Energy and Climate? Bring it on

When Canadian wildfires recently sent dangerous and unhealthy clouds of smoke over large swaths of the country, a new round of articles made the case that this latest devastating and strange weather event was a result of climate change. Scientists and those who believe in the science of climate change have been passionately arguing their […]

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Why Creating a New Legal Class of ‘Climate Refugees’ is a Bad Idea

It is imperative that the international community focus on tempering the negative consequences of climate change and developing adaption measures, so that people in the affected areas do not find themselves displaced from their homes and may build their livelihoods. Calls for developed countries to prepare for the arrival of ‘climate refugees’ and to expand […]

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What the ‘Galaxy’ Has to Teach Us About Climate Change | Opinion

In the latest iteration of the Marvel universe, the third volume of Guardians of the Galaxy has been criticized for relying on cheap humor and outlandish characters, like an animated raccoon and his rag-tag friends. I disagree, and apparently so do many others. The movie’s been a smashing success at the box office, raking in more than $500 million so far. The […]

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