‘Absolutely Crazy’: Acceleration of Climate Collapse Feared as Temps in Antarctic 20°C Higher Than Normal

An iceberg is seen near the coast of Spert Island in Antarctica, Dec. 16, 2025.  (Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua via Getty Images) “The temperatures here went very high so everything outside melted,” said one scientist. Brad Reed Jun 15, 2026 (CommonDreams.org0 Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after an unprecedented… Continue reading

The fairy tales of the fossil fuel industry — and a better climate story

The fossil fuel industry is a factory of fairy tales, says activist and School Strike for Climate organizer Luisa Neubauer. Tracing the industry’s five-decade trickle of lies about climate science, she busts the myth that economic growth and stability are dependent on fossil fuels — and issues a resounding message… Continue reading