Ten Reasons Why Hydropower Dams Are a False Climate Solution
Not only does hydro power fail to prevent catastrophic climate change, but it also renders countries more vulnerable to climate change while emitting significant amounts of methane.
Fascism | Print Edition | USA
This Is Happening Here and Now: Fight Back
Things are smelling very Weimar Germany right now in your 21st Century “homeland”, my fellow US-Americans. Think we can’t go Hitler’s way here, in the USA? Think again. It’s happening right now, with help from Weimar Dems. Join the growing movement to protect Roe (for starters) from the right-wing assault.
With Clenched Fists, They Spend Money on Weapons as the Planet Burns
In 2021, the world spent over $2 trillion on war, but only invested $750 billion in clean energy and energy efficiency. Total investment in energy infrastructure in 2021 was $1.9 trillion, but the bulk of that investment went to fossil fuels. So, investments in fossil fuels continue and investments in arms rise, while investments to transition to new forms of cleaner energy remain insufficient.
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Rising Food Prices: Not Because of Ukraine War, But Due to Market Speculation; and Control Over Supplies by Global Food Giants – 2 Articles
A report has found that rising prices of foodgrains are not because of demand and supply imbalance, but because of excessive speculation by investment firms and funds in the commodities markets. Another article says: Global food giants like Cargill have made a killing due to the rising food prices.
The History of Western Sahara Is a History of Betrayal
In a fresh betrayal, Spain is once again denying the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. In a letter addressed to the Moroccan king in March this year, the Spanish government has made clear that it will not respect its historic obligation to support the self-determination of the Sahrawi people.
April 22: Birthday of Our Mother Earth
Celebrating the birthday of Mother Earth means to think and celebrate the difficult existence of Mother Earth herself, with identity, dignity, rights, her own stories.
Living Without Fear: Francia Márquez and Black Feminist Politics in Colombia
Márquez is a 40-year-old Black woman, environmental grassroots leader, and lawyer who has been chosen to be the Vice Presidential candidate by Gustavo Petro, the leftist candidate for Colombia’s presidency. She is expanding a new political Black feminist perspective in Colombia and Latin America.
From Rachel Carson to Monsanto: The Silence of Spring
June 2022 marks 60 years since the publication of Rachel Carson’s iconic book ‘Silent Spring’, that documented the adverse impact of indiscriminate use of pesticides on the environment. Since then, Monsanto has mounted a deceitful defence of its health- and environment-damaging pesticides and orchestrated toxic smear campaigns against Carson and other scientist campaigners.
Progressive Coalition Campaigning in Colombia Promises Real Change – 2 Articles
In Colombia, Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez have registered as presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively, on behalf of the Historic Pact coalition for elections taking place on May 29. They have a good chance of winning, and transforming Colombia.
UN Special Rapporteur Says Israel Is Committing ‘Pitiless’ Apartheid in New Report
In a report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Michael Lynk says that the situation in the occupied Palestinian Territory has moved beyond occupation and annexation, and now amounts to the crime of apartheid.