Researchers have identified 26 global warming accelerators known as amplifying feedback loops that the researchers say aren’t being properly included in climate models. They note … Feedback loops make climate action even more urgentRead more
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Ukraine volunteer fighter armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela’s gov’t
An FBI affidavit against an American fighting in Ukraine, Craig Lang, states he was previously armed by Colombian police to attack the Venezuelan government. Another … Ukraine volunteer fighter armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela’s gov’tRead more
The investment emissions of the world’s richest people
The world’s richest people emit huge and unsustainable amounts of carbon and, unlike ordinary people, 50% to 70% of their emissions result from their investments. … The investment emissions of the world’s richest peopleRead more
New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces and their allied militias killed hundreds of civilians in West Darfur in early November 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. The … New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in DarfurRead more
Google pays nearly $392 million to settle sweeping location-tracking case
Google has agreed to pay nearly $392 million in a settlement with 40 states over allegations that the company tracked people through their devices after … Google pays nearly $392 million to settle sweeping location-tracking caseRead more
Bangladesh garment worker shot dead as wage protests turn violent
A Bangladeshi woman was shot dead Wednesday in the latest violent protests by garment workers after they rejected a government wage increase offer, with the … Bangladesh garment worker shot dead as wage protests turn violentRead more
Only Ten Countries Have Full Equal Rights for Women
There are only ten countries in the world which offer full legal protections to women, according to the report Women, Business and the Law 2021, … Only Ten Countries Have Full Equal Rights for WomenRead more
Antarctic Ice Hits Lowest January Level Ever Recorded
Less of the Antarctic Sea was covered by ice last month than in any January ever recorded, scientists said Wednesday while warning that melting sea … Antarctic Ice Hits Lowest January Level Ever RecordedRead more
Record High Displacement in DRC at Nearly 7 Million
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its efforts to address the complex and persistent crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) … Record High Displacement in DRC at Nearly 7 MillionRead more
Nan Goldin Pulls Out of NYT Project Over Paper’s ‘Complicity With Israel’
The photographer Nan Goldin said on Thursday that she had called off a project for the New York Times Magazine, accusing the newspaper of a … Nan Goldin Pulls Out of NYT Project Over Paper’s ‘Complicity With Israel’Read more