Bangalore-based climate activist Disha Ravi (22) has accused the Union government of deliberately not processing her passport and thus denying her an opportunity to attend … Disha Ravi Couldn’t Attend COP26 Because Passport Was ‘Deliberately’ Not ProcessedRead more
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Conservation or Land Grab? The Financialization of Nature
Just in time for the UN’s policy push for “30 x 30” – 30% of the earth to be “conserved” by 2030 – a new … Conservation or Land Grab? The Financialization of NatureRead more
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Economists helped Big Oil obstruct climate action for decades
For more than a decade, researchers and journalists have tried to lay bare the PR machine employed by fossil fuel companies to delay climate action. … Economists helped Big Oil obstruct climate action for decadesRead more
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Over 530 Arrested in Historic Indigenous-Led Climate Protests in D.C.
This week over 530 climate activists were arrested during Indigenous-led civil disobedience actions in Washington, D.C., calling on President Joe Biden to declare a climate … Over 530 Arrested in Historic Indigenous-Led Climate Protests in D.C.Read more
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Digital Farm Technology Is Not the Climate Panacea Corporations Want You to Think It Is
Smartphones have revolutionised our way of living. No need to visit a library when looking for information—we just go online. Convenience is convincing. But can … Digital Farm Technology Is Not the Climate Panacea Corporations Want You to Think It IsRead more
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People have shaped Earth’s ecology for at least 12,000 years, mostly sustainably
New research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that land use by human societies has reshaped ecology across … People have shaped Earth’s ecology for at least 12,000 years, mostly sustainablyRead more
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COVID-19 is a product of our unhealthy relationship with animals and the environment
The world is facing unprecedented challenges. At the time of writing, the coronavirus COVID-19 has infected over 3.57 million people globally and as of the … COVID-19 is a product of our unhealthy relationship with animals and the environmentRead more
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Most dangerous year for environmentalist till now
In 2020, we recorded 227 lethal attacks – an average of more than four people a week – making it once again the most dangerous … Most dangerous year for environmentalist till nowRead more