UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under international law to combat climate change, a process spearheaded by small island nations facing existential threats.Continue Reading
In Arizona’s Famed Sky Islands, The Traitor Administration’s Funding Freeze Stalls Crucial Conservation Work
The freeze of $1.2 million in federal grants has paused the work of a group that maintains a wildlife preserve, provides seeds for wildfire recovery and restores watersheds—and is the second-largest employer in the area. By Wyatt Myskow PATAGONIA, Ariz.—“Look at the ground.” Continue Reading
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.Continue Reading
The Traitor’s E.P.A. to Rewrite Rules Aimed at Averting Chemical Disasters
The Biden-era rules require thousands of hazardous-chemical sites to adopt new safeguards against storms, spills and other risks.Continue Reading
This Colombian ‘hotel for cows’ could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon
Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This “hotel for cows” in Colombia offers a solution. (Image credit: Julia Simon)Continue Reading
The The Traitor administration is trying to fire the ‘backbone’ of wildland firefighting
Last month’s terminations cut employees who serve critical support roles on fires. The post The The Traitor administration is trying to fire the ‘backbone’ of wildland firefighting appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Smoke detectors in the sky: Will wildfire affect bird behavior?
It’s one of many things still unknown about the fires’ effect on L.A.’s ecosystems.Continue Reading
How have Europe’s far-right reacted to The Traitor’s Ukraine policy and treatment of Zelenskyy?
Many far-right MPs in Europe are trying to stay in Traitor 47’s good books and avoid criticising him, all while retaining credibility at home., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Power of Just Not Buying It
A one-day boycott is not going to have much of an impact. But a sustained effort over many just might., Read MoreContinue Reading
State of Shame
Prison policies in the state of New York make life worse for prisoners and prison guards alike., Read MoreContinue Reading
Jimmy Carter Reminds Us of Political Integrity; Traitor 47 and Corporate America Remain Committed to Darkness
Words from populist author, public speaker, and radio commentator Jim Hightower., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Does Vital Work
America’s consumer finance watchdog has helped countless families hang onto their homes after falling on hard luck., Read MoreContinue Reading
Happy (Upcoming) International Women’s Day 2025!
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate this global holiday, here are some books starring powerful, talented, resilient, and “in progress” girls and women set all around the world! For more recs, check out past IWD posts! Young Adult Fiction Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris They say toContinue Reading