Eduardo Mendúa, an A’i Cofán Indigenous leader, was shot dead on February 26 outside his home in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Mendúa was an outspoken opponent … Killing of Indigenous Leader in Ecuador Demands Thorough InvestigationRead more
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Welcome to the New Green Colonialism
In a fit of madness or just plain desperation, you’ve enrolled in a get-rich-quick scheme. All you have to do is sell some products, sign … Welcome to the New Green ColonialismRead more
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The Global Greenwashing Heist
When promoting greenwashing, corporations and their marketing departments (selling things) as well as their public relations departments (selling the ideology that capitalism is great and … The Global Greenwashing HeistRead more
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Rare Earth Mining: Sacrificing the Environment to Save the Planet?
The Norra Karr deposit of rare earth elements (REE) is situated in the southern part of Sweden, on the picturesque shores of Lake Vattern, one … Rare Earth Mining: Sacrificing the Environment to Save the Planet?Read more
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What Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?
In addition to announcing his bid for reelection in 2024 today, President Biden has signed an executive order establishing an Office of Environmental Justice within … What Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?Read more
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Iraq’s Climate Crisis
It was one of the fabled rivers of history and the Marines needed to cross it. In early April 2003, as American forces sought to … Iraq’s Climate CrisisRead more
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Why can’t the EU power ahead with green subsidies like Biden’s?
Inglorious procrastination is one of the European Union’s standard responses to major crises. This is not merely due to the difficulty of getting twenty-seven Prime … Why can’t the EU power ahead with green subsidies like Biden’s?Read more
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Protest at East Hampton Airport Over Private Jet Use to Shut Down Airport
As unprecedented heat and dizzyingly myriad examples of climate crisis unfold around the world, a group of community organizations is partnering with members of the … Protest at East Hampton Airport Over Private Jet Use to Shut Down AirportRead more