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“Politics as Usual” Will Never Be a Solution to the Current Climate Threat
To address the imminent ecological threat responsibly, we need economic and political policies grounded in humanity.
US Sanctions Caused Mass Civilian Deaths in Iraq. Afghan Civilians Are Up Next.
Nearly 23 million Afghans, including 1 million children, are facing hunger and starvation brought on by U.S. sanctions.
Covax, the UN-Backed Vaccine Initiative, Is Reportedly Out of Money
Covax running out of money could spell potential disaster for low-income countries.
Noam Chomsky: US-China Cooperation Is Essential to Avert a New Cold War
Ending the U.S.’s highly provocative military actions in the South China Sea is a necessary first step.
Biden’s Democracy Summit Is a PR Stunt. We Need Real International Democracy.
Democracy is not a commodity, nor is it a weapon to be aimed at geopolitical rivals.
UN Human Rights Envoy Slams Racist Voter Suppression in US
A UN expert said the U.S. “stands out among Western democracies for its incomplete patchwork of human rights.”
Climate Activists Say Loopholes in COP26 Pact “Make Mockery” of Negotiations
Activists staged a walkout in response to late decisions made by negotiators to severely weaken commitments.
200+ Global Scientists Urge Immediate Large-Scale Action to Limit Global Warming
The scientists point to a “rapidly shrinking” carbon budget to limit warming over the century to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Wealth Inequality Is Fueling the Climate Emergency
“Equity has to be a key part of our responses” to the climate crisis, says climate scientist Kevin Anderson.
Petition From Youth Leaders Demands UN Declare a Systemwide Climate Emergency
The legal petition comes amid growing anger over insufficient pledges emerging from the COP26 summit.