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Today in history: A Chinese poem for autumn

September 23, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On this first day of autumn, we offer a quiet moment of reflection penned 80 years ago.

Decline of Earth’s plant life threatens human life

July 17, 2015 By Thomas Riggins

The destruction of the total biomass of the planet is fueled by the immense profits available under capitalism for the private exploitation of natural resources.

Kayakers paddling in Seattle Port chant, “Shell No”

May 18, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

"Climate Justice NOW," they roared at the oil rig, which loomed like a yellow Darth Vader along the mouth of the Duwamish River.

Today in environmental history: It’s Arbor Day!

April 24, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The first Arbor Day in the world was celebrated in the small Spanish village of Villanueva de la Sierra in 1805.

Earth Day 2015: a call to action

April 22, 2015 By Marc Brodine

On Earth Day 2015, humanity faces increasing environmental dangers, but movements to solve the issues are growing.