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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
New START, Explained
by Terrell J. Starr

The last remaining nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia expires in February 2021. What makes this treaty important, and how might the Biden Administration approach saving it?

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How will climate change affect you?

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When The Earth Moves Film
The Day the Earth Moved: 50 Years of Earth Day  ›
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Climate Change
Sidelining Carbon Emissions With Brent Suter ›
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Nuclear Weapons
Pandemic Chronicles: Echos of History in the COVID-19 Response for the Navajo Nation ›
by Marina Favaro
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The 41 Things Biden Should Do First on Climate Change
Bloomberg ›
The U.S. Nuclear Deterrent Is Not Prepared For Climate Catastrophe
Forbes ›
A Call For Antiracist Action And Accountability In The US Nuclear Community
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists ›
New Poll On Climate Change: Denial is Out, Alarm Is In.
Grist ›
Why We Need More Women Leading The Fight For The Planet
Elle  ›
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 ›
If You Care About The Planet, You Must Dismantle White Supremacy
Grist ›
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
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
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Climate Change
You Can Use Your Home As A Weapon To Fight Climate Change ›
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Which Do You Think Will Make You More Money: Fossil Fuels or Clean Energy? ›
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