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Irreversible Impacts on the Climate Are Getting Locked In, IPCC Warns
Roughly half of the world’s population is living in areas of high vulnerability to the climate crisis.
Here’s an Action the UN General Assembly Can Take Against Russia’s Invasion
Instead of sanctions and escalation, we need UN-led diplomacy.
California “Freedom Convoy” Cancels Trip to DC, Citing Low Participation
Only five trucks were taking part in the convoy by the time it reached Las Vegas, its organizers said.
Putin Puts Russian Nuclear Forces on High Alert as Resistance to Invasion Grows
Meanwhile, Belarus appears poised to send in troops.
“Low-Yield” Nuclear Weapons Could Pose Greater Threat of Nuclear War
Investment in low-yield nuclear weapons is a terrifying shift toward making actual use of the weapons more imaginable.
Russian Climate Delegate Apologizes for Assault on Ukraine
“All of those who know what is happening fail to find any justification for this attack against Ukraine.”
Mainstream Media Denounce Civilian Killings — Unless the US Is Perpetrating Them
Imperialist war should be condemned no matter who is waging it.
Richmond Educators Win Precedent-Setting Fight for Collective Bargaining Rights
Virginia had a 43-year prohibition on collective bargaining for local government workers up until 2020.
Lobbying Firms Sever Partnerships on Russian Pipeline After Raking in Millions
Lobbyists are now distancing themselves from companies partnering on the Russian state-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Ukraine Agrees to Meet for Negotiations With Russia at Belarus Border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to hold discussions with Moscow “without preconditions.”