Renowned cognitive linguist and world expert on metaphor, George Lakoff, explains the basics of framing. Read the piece here.

In collaboration with Grist and Capital & Main, journalist Alexandria Herr shares the story of backyard fracking and how it impacts the public health of the communities of color that live near the sites. Read the piece here.

Journalist Mark Kaufman uncovers the story of who popularized the concept of the individual carbon footprint. It’s a story so shocking people don’t believe it. But it’s time we face the truth: the carbon footprint is fossil fuel propaganda. Read the story here.

What does Black Lives Matter have to do with climate change? Everything. Adelle Thomas and Rueanna Haynes outline the linkages between environmental justice and racial justice. A disproportionate percentage of people of color live in places that are polluted with toxic waste, leading to negative health effects. Polluters not only site their activities in low income areas, but in some cases are actively selecting locations where there are high percentages of Black people in particular. Read the piece in Climate Analytics here.

Journalist Yessenia Funes discusses the connection between pollution, climate change, and racial justice. “Today, Black families are most likely to live surrounded by toxic air pollutants extractive industries discharge into their backyards. Black people face a more immediate threat whenever they leave their homes: the police. To disconnect the two is irresponsible. Polluting industries don’t wind up in Black communities by accident. Neither do police. It’s all by design. Read the story in Gizmodo here.