A carbon tax on investment income could be more fair and make it less profitable to pollute – a new analysis shows why
Taxing consumption that contributes to climate change hits the poor the hardest, while overlooking the huge profits tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~8 min
A carbon tax on investment income could be more fair and quickly make it less profitable to pollute − here's why
Taxing consumption that contributes to climate change hits the poor the hardest, while overlooking the huge profits tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~8 min
Tuberculosis on the rise for first time in decades after COVID-19 interrupted public health interventions and increased inequality
Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease, yet before the pandemic, it killed more people than any other infectious disease.
July 7, 2023 • ~8 min
Global inequality must fall to maintain a safe climate and achieve a decent standard of living for all – it's a huge challenge
Energy inequality will have to reduce substantially by 2050 to maintain a safe climate and decent living standards for all.
Feb. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
The EV transition isn't just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyone
If the EV transition focuses exclusively on drivers in privately owned cars, it won’t meet many Americans’ mobility needs, particularly in underserved communities.
Feb. 1, 2023 • ~10 min
Atlanta's BeltLine shows how urban parks can drive 'green gentrification' if cities don't think about affordable housing at the start
A longtime critic of Atlanta’s BeltLine explains how the popular network of parks has increased inequality in the city and driven out lower-income residents.
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~10 min
Building something better: How community organizing helps people thrive in challenging times
Organizers across the US are finding innovative grassroots strategies for helping people thrive. Many of these ventures emphasize working together as part of communities and collective systems.
Sept. 8, 2022 • ~10 min
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