Sightline Project

Climate Fairness

Climate change threatens hardships for everyone, but the people and nations least to blame for causing it are most vulnerable. In this series, Alan Durning explores the issue of climate equity and looks at the enormous opportunity to reverse the unfairness of climate change.

Posts on Climate Fairness

Climate and Race

Climate change hurts people of color; climate policy helps everyone.

"It's Too Expensive To Price Carbon"

Because it's the poor who profit from climate policy.

Van Jones: Green Jobs Aren't Always High-Tech

Weatherization and efficiency measures, while humble, will save big money and create lots of local jobs.

Closing the "Climate Gap"

Climate change will pick winners and losers unless lawmakers intervene.

In the News: Cap and Trade Is Morally Sound

Religious leaders give cap and trade their blessings.

Cap-and-Cashback: Regional Fairness

Climate policy can be fair to families all across the country.

KC Golden Stands Up for Climate Fairness

Climate Solutions' KC Golden had a letter in the New Yorker magazine.

Obama Budget: Climate Fairness

Administration's budget angles for carbon auctions, protections for working families.

Climate Fairness on TV

Sightline breaks it down for the Washington legislature.

Tribes and Climate Adaptation

Fish, floods, and the costs of climate change.