The historic flooding in India comes as new figures show that worldwide, an average of one person is displaced by climate-related weather events every single … One Person Displaced By Climate-Related Weather Every SecondRead more
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U.S.-Backed Bombing Campaign Hits Mobile Clinic in Yemen
In Yemen, Doctors Without Borders has accused the U.S.-backed Saudi-led coalition of bombing its mobile clinic in Taiz, injuring nine people, including two staff members. … U.S.-Backed Bombing Campaign Hits Mobile Clinic in YemenRead more
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Harvard Drops Title “Master” for Dorm Heads after Student Protests
Harvard University has announced it will stop using the title “house master” to describe the heads of its residential dorms, following protests by students who … Harvard Drops Title “Master” for Dorm Heads after Student ProtestsRead more
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Bank of New York Mellon Subsidiary Pays $210 Million Fine for Madoff Ties
A subsidiary of Bank of New York Mellon has agreed to pay a $210 million fine for concealing the fraud of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff. … Bank of New York Mellon Subsidiary Pays $210 Million Fine for Madoff TiesRead more
Posted inEconomics / Fossil fuel / News
Gates Foundation Have Sold Their Exxon Stock
At a time when the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been under unprecedented pressure to commit to fossil fuel divestment, their annual tax filings … Gates Foundation Have Sold Their Exxon StockRead more
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Three reported dead, nine injured in shooting at Planned Parenthood in Colorado
Three people have been killed and at least nine others injured in a shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to … Three reported dead, nine injured in shooting at Planned Parenthood in ColoradoRead more
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France Puts 24 Climate Activists Under House Arrest Ahead of COP21
French police have placed 24 activists under ‘house arrest’ ahead of the major UN climate warming COP21 talks starting near Paris next week. The French … France Puts 24 Climate Activists Under House Arrest Ahead of COP21Read more
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Justices rule against EPA power plant mercury limits
The Supreme Court invalidated a key Obama administration environmental regulation aimed at limiting emissions of mercury and other hazardous pollutants mainly from coal-fired power plants. … Justices rule against EPA power plant mercury limitsRead more
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100th Anniversary of Death of Labor Activist and Songwriter Joe Hill
100th anniversary of the death of legendary labor activist and songwriter Joe Hill. Born in Sweden on October 7, 1879, Hill moved to the United … 100th Anniversary of Death of Labor Activist and Songwriter Joe HillRead more
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Doctors, Med Students Target Pfizer over Health Provisions in TPP
protests against the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal have escalated around the world after the full text of the 12-nation deal was released earlier this month. … Doctors, Med Students Target Pfizer over Health Provisions in TPPRead more