It has been a stormy beginning to the New Year for California with severe storms slamming the state this week. On January 5, it was … ’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cycloneRead more
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Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in drought-stricken East Africa
One person is likely to die of hunger every 36 seconds between now and the end of the year in drought-stricken East Africa as the … Hunger likely to claim a life every 36 seconds in drought-stricken East AfricaRead more
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Explaining 21st-Century Capitalism
“Every other economic system in human history was born, evolved, and ceased to exist at some point. The most reasonable expectation is that capitalism, having … Explaining 21st-Century CapitalismRead more
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What ChatGPT Is Really Good For
Artificial intelligence (AI) is sweeping the world. It is transforming every walk of life and raising in the process major ethical concerns for society and … What ChatGPT Is Really Good ForRead more
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Feedback loops make climate action even more urgent
Researchers have identified 26 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops that the researchers say aren’t being properly included in climate models. They note … Feedback loops make climate action even more urgentRead more
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UPenn President Resignation
On Saturday, the University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill resigned her position over fallout from last Tuesday’s House Education Committee hearing. UPenn board chair Scott … UPenn President ResignationRead more
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The Power of Lies
The comments on Peter Oborne’s excellent article on Julian Assange in The Guardian on May 20 are a damning indictment of the media’s ability to … The Power of LiesRead more
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Ukraine volunteer fighter armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela’s gov’t
An FBI affidavit against an American fighting in Ukraine, Craig Lang, states he was previously armed by Colombian police to attack the Venezuelan government. Another … Ukraine volunteer fighter armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela’s gov’tRead more
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Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28
At least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented presence at crucial climate talks from … Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28Read more
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The tragedy of an epic injustice that is at the root of Bush’s and Blair’s threats of war
Last October, in the early hours of the morning, a young expectant mother called Fatima Abed-Rabo awoke with intense labour pains; and she and her … The tragedy of an epic injustice that is at the root of Bush’s and Blair’s threats of warRead more