Andrea Germanos is senior editor and a staff writer at Common Dreams.
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Climate Bellwether? With Cape Town Almost Out of Water, “Day Zero” Looms
For residents of Cape Town, “Day Zero” is getting closer. That’s the day when taps in the drought-stricken coastal South African city are projected run dry, and its residents would be forced to head to police-guarded distribution sites to obtain their daily ration of water.
January 25, 2018
No Is Not Enough: Naomi Klein Writing Anti-Trump Blueprint for ‘Shock Resistance’
How did a man like Donald J. Trump get to be president? And how on earth can his dangerous agenda be fought? For those burning questions, a forthcoming book described as “the toolkit for shock resistance” could well be an indispensable resource.
April 6, 2017
An ‘Undeniable Success’: Divestment From Fossil Fuels Passes $5 Trillion
Marking the divestment movement’s “undeniable success,” a new report shows the value of funds controlled by individuals and institutions who have vowed to dump their fossil fuels assets now surpasses $5 trillion.
December 13, 2016
The ‘Good Anthropocene’: Grassroots Initiatives Worldwide Show Path Forward
Looking for a ray of sunshine amidst seemingly endless news of the warming planet, global biodiversity loss, or ongoing war?
October 14, 2016
Oslo makes landmark move to ban cars
Because the time for climate action is now: "The reduction in pollution will make the city even better to live in, and ensure that we take our global responsibility."
October 22, 2015