As we race closer and closer to Rio+20, the TckTckTck team is pleased to share an interview with one of the advisors helping our partner organizations make the most of this environmental milestone. This time we're pleased to share an interview with Kristin Casper, legal counsel f... Read more »

With most of the international hype on sustainable development community focused on the Rio conference, the UN climate talks have just resumed in Bonn for another two weeks. While no breakthrough is expected, three important discussions will be taking place during this session, e... Read more »

Kelly Rigg: From binding to fair, looking ahead at the Bonn negotiations: While they may lack the drama of their end-of-year counterparts, these preliminary talks are no less important than those that will take place in Doha, Qatar. And the urgency to take action to tackle... Read more »

My name is Alec Loorz. I am 17 years old, and I’ve been a climate change activist ever since I was 12. Along with a group of other young leaders, and with the support of a few awesome lawyers, we are suing the government, for valuing short term interests over the wellbeing and ... Read more »

Global warming isn’t a prediction. It is happening. That is why I was so troubled to read a recent interview with President Obama in Rolling Stone in which he said that Canada would exploit the oil in its vast tar sands reserves “regardless of what we do.” If Canada proceed... Read more »

Environmentalism has failed. Over the past 50 years, environmentalists have succeeded in raising awareness, changing logging practices, stopping mega-dams and offshore drilling, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But we were so focused on battling opponents and seeking public... Read more »

Sometimes, the right metaphor can save your life.“Hug the monster” is a metaphor taught by U.S. Air Force trainers to those headed into harm’s way.The monster is your fear in a sudden crisis — as when you find yourself trapped in a downed plane or a burning house.... Read more »