“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, short-term versus long-termism.

Addressing domestic violence solely through the criminal justice system often doesn’t fix the problem or promote healing, and may actually cause additional harm. More holistic, trauma-informed approaches can give people a chance to process the deeper reasons for their behavior and allow them an opportunity to change.

Getting involved with climate action can be a source of hope and inspiration.

In the wake of the Buffalo massacre, scholar-activist Rosa Clemente worries that communities of color will be more heavily policed while White supremacists will continue to access guns freely.

Writing climate into your favorite series, from “Seinfeld” to “Scandal.”

The racial wealth gap exists by historical design. In order to undo that divide, we need to be just as intentional.

The treatment of Ukrainian versus Black and Brown asylum seekers has prompted criticism that the administration is enforcing immigration policies in ways that favor White, European, mostly Christian refugees.

People facing housing loss often have to move quickly, without funds. These volunteers are there to help.