Articles by Heather Smith

Heather Smith (on Twitter, @strangerworks) is interested in the various ways that humans try to save the environment: past, present, and future.

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At U.N. climate talks in Warsaw, hunger games get serious

Fed up, young delegates to the U.N.'s famously ineffectual annual conclave push for more aid to countries inundated by climate disasters.

Heather Smith Climate & Energy
Climate debt collectors: Occupy wants the 1% to pay up

Here's how Hurricane Sandy inspired the debt-relieving Rolling Jubilee crew to focus on climate -- and why you shouldn't feel guilty about flying.

Heather Smith Technology
Break the cycle: Why stronger laws will save bikers and curb reckless drivers

We can do a hell of a lot better than telling bicyclists and drivers to be on their best behavior.

Heather Smith Cities
Testify in court: Environmental crusader Rev. Billy might face prison

Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping could spend a year in the slammer for protesting Chase Bank's shady climate practices. Is the pen mightier than the Word? We talk to the green activist to find out.

Heather Smith Technology