Jewish Voice for Peace welcomes the Middle East Studies Association recent endorsement of the 2005 call of Palestinian civil society for boycott, divestment and sanctions … The Middle East Studies Association endorsement of BDSRead more
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Australian PM declares “national emergency” amid mass anger over response to flood crisis
Prime Minister Scott Morrison this afternoon declared that the ongoing flooding affecting large swathes of Australia’s east coast is a “national emergency.” Morrison’s announcement was … Australian PM declares “national emergency” amid mass anger over response to flood crisisRead more
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COVID-19 Has Worsened the Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem
Eight million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans every year. This equates to one garbage truck’s worth of plastic being dumped into our … COVID-19 Has Worsened the Ocean Plastic Pollution ProblemRead more
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Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brain
Researchers analyzed data from more than 36,000 adults that found a link between drinking and reduced brain volume that begins at an average consumption level … Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brainRead more
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Rightwing Lobby Group ALEC Driving Laws to Blacklist Companies That Boycott the Oil Industry
The influential rightwing lobby group the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is driving a surge in new state laws to block boycotts of the oil … Rightwing Lobby Group ALEC Driving Laws to Blacklist Companies That Boycott the Oil IndustryRead more
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US Bombed Somalia Amid Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Just before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale military assault on Ukraine, which has drawn accusations of potential war crimes and received global condemnation, … US Bombed Somalia Amid Russian Invasion of UkraineRead more
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Saudi Festival Organized by Vice Media
Saudi Arabia’s lavish Azimuth music festival was secretly organized by American-Canadian youth media company Vice, all subsidized by its government had a cost over 20 … Saudi Festival Organized by Vice MediaRead more
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Chairman of Char Dham Committee resigns
Environmentalist Ravi Chopra has resigned as chairman and member of the High Powered Committee (HPC) for the Char Dham Project, citing an assault on the … Chairman of Char Dham Committee resignsRead more
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Air pollution makes it tough for pollinators to stop and smell the flowers
Common air pollutants such as those found in car exhaust fumes react with floral scents, leading to reduced pollination by insects, according to new research. … Air pollution makes it tough for pollinators to stop and smell the flowersRead more
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Google trackers are in 97% of Indian websites
Google trackers are in 97% of Indian websites, study finds. The number of android apps asking for camera and microphone permissions on smartphones has increased … Google trackers are in 97% of Indian websitesRead more