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Among the greatest threats to the future of humankind are nuclear weapons and global climate change. Outrider makes the bold claim that both threats can be overcome — and not just by policy makers but by people with the right tools and inspiration.

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Nuclear Weapons
Pandemic Chronicles: Echos of History in the COVID-19 Response for the Navajo Nation
by Marina Favaro

During the Cold War, hundreds of Navajos developed cancer and respiratory illness as a result of uranium mining and nearby nuclear testing. Now, once again, a respiratory illness is ravaging the Navajo Nation: COVID-19.

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When The Earth Moves Film
The Day the Earth Moved: 50 Years of Earth Day  ›
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Nuclear Weapons
The Problem with Threatening Violence to Keep the Peace ›
by Terrell J. Starr
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Nuclear Weapons
Lessons from Dr. Strangelove: The Risks of Deploying Low-Yield Nukes on Submarines ›
by Natasha E. Bajema
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The U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Is Not Prepared For Climate Catastrophe
Forbes ›
We Don’t Have To Halt Climate Action To Fight Racism
Huffington Post ›
Drawdown 2020
Project Drawdown ›
If You Care About The Planet, You Must Dismantle White Supremacy
Grist ›
Letter from economists: to rebuild our world, we must end the carbon economy
The Guardian  ›
More Than Half The World’s Millennials Fear A Nuclear Attack This Decade
Vox ›
Why the Larger Climate Movement Is Finally Embracing the Fight Against Environmental Racism
Time Magazine ›
How To Talk To People Who Doubt Climate Change
Rolling Stone ›
When The Earth Moves Film
Climate Change
The Day the Earth Moved: 50 Years of Earth Day
by Tia Nelson

At a time when we face political inaction and a looming climate crisis, the significance of the first Earth Day, 50 years ago, is more relevant than ever.

 

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What will it take for world leaders to abandon nuclear arms? And how can you help?

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Climate Change Is a GOP Issue, Too ›
by Tia Nelson
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Climate Change
Climate Change: An Escalating National Security Threat  ›
by Outrider Staff
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Nuclear Weapons
Q&A: No First Use of Nuclear Weapons ›
by Jasmine Owens / Tara Drozdenko
Climate Change
Food Waste: The World's Dumbest Environmental Problem  ›
by Outrider Staff
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Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear Weapons and the Legacy of Dr. King ›
by Vincent Intondi
Climate Change
Wind Power: What Goes Around Really Does Come Around ›
by Outrider Staff
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Nuclear Weapons
The Iran Deal: A Conversation Between Close Allies ›
by Paul Ingram / Tara Drozdenko
Climate Change
Rethinking the Convenience of Single-Use Plastics ›
by Outrider Staff
Climate Change
Be in the H2know: How Much Water Do You Use? ›
by Mia Costello
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Climate Change
Walkable Communities: A Step in the Right Direction ›
by David Vitse

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