Livable Planet
We're Not Letting Trump's Policies Stop Our Cities from Fighting Climate Change
Despite the Trump administration's delusions about climate and energy, city leaders are moving forward without them.
Let’s Stop Relying on the US Government to Lead the Fight on Climate Change
Following COP 23, an environmental conference on curbing emissions, it's clearer than ever that the threats posed by climate change cannot wait for the United States to get its act together.
Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency Are Saving Nigeria’s Polluted Niger Delta Region
A new initiative wants to transform locals from an economic prisoners into sustainable entrepreneurs.
Great Lakes Citizens Demand Shutdown of Underwater Pipeline Threatening Their Water Supply
With potential for a devastating oil spill for two lakes and huge swaths of coastline, activists are taking a stand.
Trump Holds the US Back While Other Countries and American Cities Take Action Against Climate Change
President Trump’s denialism caused cities to push for more ambitious climate action, but at this rate the Paris pledges won't keep us below temperatures necessary for survival.
America Gave Up On Climate Change, So These Global Efforts Stepped Up
The UN honored big thinkers addressing climate change around the world.
This College is Helping New York City Eliminate Landfill Waste by 2030
One of the greenest universities is located in the heart of New York City, but efforts for higher ed schools to go sustainable is spreading.
844 Million People Around the World Can't Access Clean Drinking Water
Here are the most effective organizations fighting for clean water worldwide.
The Progress Report on American Cities Battling Climate Change Looks...Good
The Sierra Club released a new report about the Ready for 100 campaign. None of the cities profiled have reached their 100 percent clean energy goal yet, but they've taken steps in the right direction.
African Countries Want to Slow the Effects of Climate Change by Beefing Up Their Farm Industries
Some are building resilient agricultural systems to slow the effects of climate change, create jobs and kickstart economies.
A 2020 Deadline for Climate Change Solutions Is Needed to Prevent Ecological Collapse
Surviving climate change is a race against time, and 2020 is our first test.
At COP 23, America's Answer to Climate Change is Using More Fossil Fuels
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries are in Germany for the most significant international talks on climate change since President Trump took office and pulled the U.S. out of the Paris agreement.