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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Climate Crisis Cannot Be Solved Without Addressing US Military Emissions
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday denounced the exclusion of military emissions from national decarbonization pledges, arguing—in concert with scores of climate justice advocates—that ignoring … Climate Crisis Cannot Be Solved Without Addressing US Military EmissionsRead more
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Extreme UV radiation is broiling Bolivia’s highlands
Bolivia’s highlands city of La Paz has been hit by an unusual heatwave, with levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation soaring off the charts, exacerbated by … Extreme UV radiation is broiling Bolivia’s highlandsRead more
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Israel’s President apologizes for 1956 Kafr Qasem massacre
President Isaac Herzog apologized on Friday on behalf of himself and the State of Israel for the 1956 Kafr Qasem massacre of Arabs in the … Israel’s President apologizes for 1956 Kafr Qasem massacreRead more
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More than 2,000 nurses and other health care workers strike at Buffalo
Striking Mercy Hospital healthcare workers (Credit: Facebook/Ginny Homewood) Roughly 2,200 nurses, aides and health care staff walked off the job Friday morning in Buffalo, New … More than 2,000 nurses and other health care workers strike at BuffaloRead more
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French Journal Makes Fresh Claims of Dubious Contracts and False Invoices
French investigative journal Mediapart has made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least … French Journal Makes Fresh Claims of Dubious Contracts and False InvoicesRead more
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COVID-related plastic waste in the ocean
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastics such as face masks, gloves, and face shields. The resulting … COVID-related plastic waste in the oceanRead more
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NYC Taxi Drivers Win Major Debt Relief Following Hunger Strike
New York City taxi drivers and their supporters celebrated late Wednesday after their two-week hunger strike forced policymakers to reach an agreement offering significant debt … NYC Taxi Drivers Win Major Debt Relief Following Hunger StrikeRead more
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Amid Pandemic, Pfizer Boosts Vaccine Sales Forecast to $36 Billion
Public health campaigners on Tuesday accused Pfizer of putting profits over human life after the U.S.-based pharmaceutical giant raised its coronavirus vaccine sales projection to … Amid Pandemic, Pfizer Boosts Vaccine Sales Forecast to $36 BillionRead more
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Men experience more emotional pain during breakups
A new study of online relationship support finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for … Men experience more emotional pain during breakupsRead more