World leaders at last year’s international climate change conference COP26 pledged $1.7 billion to support Indigenous people’s efforts to protect their rights and land. Led … The world spends billions to ‘protect’ Indigenous land. Only 17% goes to Indigenous peoples.Read more
Capitalism
Are Green Resource Wars Looming?
Much of the excitement over the Inflation Reduction Act, which became law this summer, focused on the boost it should give to the sales of … Are Green Resource Wars Looming?Read more
Europe’s Energy Crisis
We shouldn’t have electricity markets. It’s an abomination. Think about it, Amy. There can’t be an electricity market, to the extent that in your apartment, … Europe’s Energy CrisisRead more
One in 10 US households struggles to afford enough food
One in 10 American households struggled to feed their families last year, with more than 5 million families missing meals and cutting portions due to … One in 10 US households struggles to afford enough foodRead more
Tax avoidance of the rich makes us all poorer
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcWr3Yad2WY&rel=0&feature=relmfu] John Christensen and Naomi Fowler Tax Justice Network
This multi-billion dollar corporation exacerbated the water crisis in Jackson
The City of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, is in crisis. Its 150,000 residents lack access to safe drinking water. Many have not had enough … This multi-billion dollar corporation exacerbated the water crisis in JacksonRead more
No Way Out Through Elections
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dQW4X6oC-c&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Chris Hedges Empire Files
One agricultural labourer died by suicide every two hours in 2021
The National Crime Record Bureau has released an alarming statistic. An agricultural labourer died by suicide every two hours and a total 1,64,033 people died … One agricultural labourer died by suicide every two hours in 2021Read more
Jackson’s Water Crisis Comes After $90M Contract with Siemens
Jackson, Mississippi, the majority-Black city where tens of thousands of residents who went for two to three weeks without water have now had their water … Jackson’s Water Crisis Comes After $90M Contract with SiemensRead more
It’s Time to Call It What It Is—A Capitalism-Induced Ecological Crisis
One-third of Pakistan is under water. Record heat waves blanket the globe driving up temperatures beyond what humans can survive. Polar glaciers are melting much … It’s Time to Call It What It Is—A Capitalism-Induced Ecological CrisisRead more