Climate Justice

A surge of new plastic production is on the way

January 17, 2020

By Beth Gardiner

Major oil companies, facing the prospect of reduced demand for their fuels, are ramping up their plastics output.

How Oakland's environmental justice movement transformed California's regulatory culture of climate change

January 11, 2020

By Michael Méndez

Local groups have engaged with regulators, legislators and other experts to drive impact.

5 priorities to ensure climate action benefits low-income and disadvantaged groups

January 10, 2020

By Mathilde Bouyè and Delfina Grinspan

We can't leave anyone behind as we transition to a clean economy.

Marlow Baines, Isha Clarke and Tokata Iron Eyes on youth leadership in the climate movement

November 6, 2019

WithMarlow Baines, Isha Clarke and Tokata Iron Eyes

Three youth leaders on the frontlines of change share their experiences with Joel Makower.

How employee activists inspired Amazon's Climate Pledge

September 20, 2019

By Deonna Anderson

Both Amazon employees and outsiders say it's a welcome signal, but plan to continue to push the company on its climate goals.

Youth are calling for immediate climate action, and majority of Americans agree

September 19, 2019

By Oliver Milman

Major CBS News poll released as part of Covering Climate Now, a collaboration of more than 250 news outlets around the world to strengthen coverage of the climate story

Vien Truong: business leaders can catalyze environmental justice reform

July 22, 2019

By Joel Makower

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: How governments, businesses and NGOs can work together toward environmental equity

Ovie Mughelli: Why environmental justice for the next generation is everyone's responsibility

May 6, 2019

By Joel Makower

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: The former Atlanta Falcons fullback on his sustainability advocacy and journey.

The righteousness of the youth-led climate justice movement

April 30, 2019

By Joel Makower

A global movement being led by your company's future employees, neighbors and customers should be of considerable interest, and more than a little concern.