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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
How to Launch a Nuclear Weapon
by Jasmine Owens

Only the President can order the launch of nuclear weapons. The President is not required to consult with anyone, and, if the President orders a launch, no one has the authority to rescind the order.

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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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Nuclear Weapons
Remembering an Incomplete Nuclear History ›
by Martin Pfeiffer
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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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A Field Guide To The Election And Climate Change
New York Times ›
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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Climate Change
Make Your Lawn Really Green ›
by Jim Armstrong

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