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From South America to Africa, “Capitalist” Solutions to Climate Change Seen as Path to Catastrophe
Nnimmo Bassey says the carbon trading included in the draft agreement could increase deforestation, displace farmers and contribute to the food crisis in Africa.
Brazilian Indigenous Leader: Carbon Trading Scheme “REDD” a False Solution to Climate Change
The controversial carbon trading scheme known as REDD has set off protests in the global south.
“Corporate Conquistadors”: New Report Exposes How Multinationals Drive, Profit From Climate Change
Democracy Now! broadcasts from the United Nations Climate Summit in Lima, Peru, and interviews Pascoe Sabido of the Corporate Europe Observatory.
The Laundering Machine: How US Corporations Threaten Peru’s Forests Through Illegal Logging
A new report reveals more than 20 US companies have imported millions of dollars in illegal wood from the Peruvian Amazon since 2008.
US Virgin Island’s Coral Bay, Home to Fishermen, Authors, Artists, Circumnavigators and Endangered Species, Faces Uncertain Future
Since the early 1970s, live aboard sailors in St. John's Coral Harbor have helped preserve the unique character of the sleepy historic village surrounding the 18th century Moravian Mission …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Our Ancestors Evolved to Recycle, and More
In today's On the News segment: Our ancestors evolved to understand the importance of recycling, and more.
As Typhoon Hagupit Wreaks Havoc, Leading Filipino Environmental Voice Silenced at UN Climate Talks
The Philippines is being hit by a deadly typhoon for the third year in a row.
Winery Owner, Executive Chef, Health Professional Among 10 Schuyler County Residents Arrested Today Blocking Crestwood Gas Storage Facility
Phil Davis is the second Finger Lakes winery owner to be arrested for trespassing at Crestwood's gates.
Truthout Interviews Maryam Henein on Ending Industrialized Farming
Truthout contributor Maryam Henein talks about a UN report that advocates an end to industrialized farming.
Deadly Divide: Migrant Death on the Border
Over 6,000 migrant deaths were recorded on the U.S. side of the border with Mexico between 1998 and 2013.