Pandemic Profiteers A new report reveals that as a record number of people in the United States lost their jobs and struggled to put food … How U.S. Billionaires Like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Saw Wealth Grow by $1.3 TrillionRead more
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U.S. Lawyer in House Arrest After Suing Chevron
Decades of reckless oil drilling by Chevron have destroyed 1,700 square miles of land in the Ecuadorian Amazon, but the company has refused to pay … U.S. Lawyer in House Arrest After Suing ChevronRead more
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We’re killing those tropical trees we’re counting on to absorb carbon dioxide
A pair of recent studies show that rising temperatures are shortening the lives of trees in tropical forests and reducing their capacity to absorb carbon … We’re killing those tropical trees we’re counting on to absorb carbon dioxideRead more
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Warehouse Workers in Alabama Fight Amazon for the Right to Unionize
Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are continuing to vote on whether to become the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the United States. Their demands include … Warehouse Workers in Alabama Fight Amazon for the Right to UnionizeRead more
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A Look Inside an Amazon Warehouse – Where Profits Are Placed Ahead of Workers
Sunlight is a privilege when working for Amazon, especially in winter. Amazon’s warehouse workers – or to use the company nomenclature, ‘fulfilment associates’ – are … A Look Inside an Amazon Warehouse – Where Profits Are Placed Ahead of WorkersRead more
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Amazon’s “Predatory Business Model” Will Continue Unless Lawmakers Act
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced he will step down as CEO and move into a new role as executive chairman later this year, giving … Amazon’s “Predatory Business Model” Will Continue Unless Lawmakers ActRead more
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Bolsonaro Sells National Parks To Private Companies
The government of Jair Bolsonaro auctioned on Tuesday on Monday the national parks of Aparados da Serra and the Serra Geral, as part of a … Bolsonaro Sells National Parks To Private CompaniesRead more
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How amazon apple facebook and google manipulate our emotions
So, this is the first and the last slide each of my 6,400 students over the last 15 years has seen. I do not believe … How amazon apple facebook and google manipulate our emotionsRead more
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Amazon doing Price Gouging, Raising Prices Up to 1,000% During Lockdown
Amazon set prices of products during the COVID-19 pandemic to levels that would be considered violations of price gouging laws in many states. Amazon has … Amazon doing Price Gouging, Raising Prices Up to 1,000% During LockdownRead more
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Snowden criticises Amazon for hiring former NSA boss
A former National Security Agency (NSA) chief who was in the post when the Edward Snowden scandal broke has joined Amazon’s board as a director. … Snowden criticises Amazon for hiring former NSA bossRead more