How important is it that the main-stream media covers climate change?

By Jason Leppig / On July 3rd, 2017
A piece from Grist points out that major TV networks spent just 50 minutes on climate change—combined—in 2016. We’ve asked a few of our journalist-authors what kind of responsibility the media has to report on climate change topics. Does this lack of coverage happen because there isn't a compelling news story or narrative?

#ForewordFriday: Free Summer Read Edition

By Katharine Sucher / On June 30th, 2017
Looking for a summer read? Be "enlightened and inspired" with this "smart, quick read" by Andrew Revkin! Our free summer e-book offer ends July 5th 2017.  Click below to get the e-book from your preferred e-book retailer. 

Resist the New "Normal" Pushing Us Off the Path of Justice

By Samantha Harvey / On June 20th, 2017
We must resist a new "normal" that pushes us backwards on the path to justice; we must embrace hard conversations and commit to transformation. More simply, we must all decide—and really believe—that together we can make a better world.

Climate Denial puts Infrastructure at Risk

By Cathleen Kelly / On June 19th, 2017
Much about President Trump's infrastructure plan remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: It cannot succeed if it doesn't account for a changing climate

#ForewordFriday: Disaster Recovery Edition

By Katharine Sucher / On June 16th, 2017
What does it mean to be a resilient city in the age of a changing climate and growing inequity? In light of federal inaction on resilience efforts, how do cities create efficient transportation systems, access to healthy green space, and lower-carbon buildings for all citizens? Some of the world’s leading voices on urban issues tackle these questions and more in the fully updated and revised edition of Resilient Cities.
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A look back at the March for Science

By Jason Leppig / On June 15th, 2017
On April 22, scientists, science lovers, and others united in marches around the world in the name of science. The largest of the over 600 marches occurred in Washington, DC. This demonstration was particularly important given a political climate which glorifies "alternative facts," and which many fear will lead to scientific data being censored, dismissed, or even destroyed for contradicting political or business interests. To show our support for truth, a few Island Press (IP) staff members and authors made their way to D.C.

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