Worldwide, employment in green energy grew 5 percent in 2015, to 8.1 million jobs, while the slump in oil prices that began in the fall … There are more jobs in renewable energy than in oil, gas, and coal combinedRead more
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Ex-Dictator Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
In a historic ruling, the former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. Habré … Ex-Dictator Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against HumanityRead more
Posted inIndia / News / Politics
Nepal accuses India of attempting regime change in Kathmandu
A diplomatic rift between Nepal and India has deepened after Kathmandu alleged that New Delhi backed a failed political move to topple the government by … Nepal accuses India of attempting regime change in KathmanduRead more
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Facebook’s advertising cookies is following you, even people without Facebook account
Facebook will begin tracking people without Facebook accounts across the web as the social media giant expands its advertising empire. The company’s advertising network plans … Facebook’s advertising cookies is following you, even people without Facebook accountRead more
Posted inEconomics / France / News / Protest / Worker
Protests Intensify, Spread Across France as Workers Refuse Submission
Amid ongoing blockades and intensifying clashes with police, protests against President François Hollande’s controversial set of labor reforms deepened on Thursday as workers in France’s … Protests Intensify, Spread Across France as Workers Refuse SubmissionRead more
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Israeli Minister Resigns in Protest over Right-Wing Defense Minister
In Israel, the environment minister has resigned over the appointment of right-wing, ultranationalist politician Avigdor Lieberman as defense minister. Environmental Protection Minister Avi Gabbay announced … Israeli Minister Resigns in Protest over Right-Wing Defense MinisterRead more
Posted inFossil fuel / News / Protest / USA Empire
Religious Leaders Arrested Blocking Spectra Pipeline
In Massachusetts, more than a dozen religious leaders were arrested Wednesday for blocking construction of another Spectra gas pipeline. The interfaith group held a prayer … Religious Leaders Arrested Blocking Spectra PipelineRead more
Posted inEconomics / News / Politics / Union / USA Empire / Worker
T-Mobile Created A Fake Union To Kill The Real One
One of the largest cell phone carriers in America is trying to derail a years-long campaign to organize tens of thousands of workers by creating … T-Mobile Created A Fake Union To Kill The Real OneRead more
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Minnesota nurses demonstrate against health care cuts
On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of nurses gathered outside the Allina Health headquarters near Allina Health’s Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis to protest proposed cuts to … Minnesota nurses demonstrate against health care cutsRead more
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Children of Striking Verizon Workers Join Picket Line
Children of striking workers joined their parents for 25 nationwide “Family Day” protests organized by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), one of the unions … Children of Striking Verizon Workers Join Picket LineRead more