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World’s richest 1% cause more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, shocking climate study reveals
November 20, 2023
World’s richest 1% cause more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, shocking climate study reveals
The richest 1% of the global population are responsible for the same amount of carbon emissions as the world’s poorest two-thirds, or five billion people, according to an analysis published on Sunday, November 19, by the nonprofit Oxfam International. The…
Number of dead from recent floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia reaches 130
November 19, 2023
Number of dead from recent floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia reaches 130
At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies described as flooding seen only once every 100 years. According to Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency , 51 people have been…
Guardian: Earth on verge of experiencing peak danger
November 19, 2023
Guardian: Earth on verge of experiencing peak danger
The Guardian newspaper, citing UN climate experts, has warned that the planet is approaching the peak of danger and that such a situation can affect the ability of the human race to deal with climate crises and critical weather conditions.…
14 Indo-Pacific countries make pact to fight corruption, climate change
November 17, 2023
14 Indo-Pacific countries make pact to fight corruption, climate change
A total of 14 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner nations agreed Thursday to fight corruption and climate change. The IPEF partners will cooperate to prevent and combat corruption including bribery, and support efforts to improve tax transparency and…
Heavy rains, floods in Somalia leaves dozens killed, half a million displaced
November 13, 2023
Heavy rains, floods in Somalia leaves dozens killed, half a million displaced
At least 31 people have died in floods caused by heavy rains in Somalia, Information Minister Daud Aweis said on Sunday. Some 500,000 people have also been forced to flee their flooded homes. Aweis said another 1.2 million people could…
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
November 13, 2023
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
The latest negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution opened in Nairobi on Monday, with tensions expected as nations tussle over what should be included in the pact. According to the United Nations Environment Program, about 98% of…
Reports confirm increase in anti-Muslim hate speech, racism since war in Gaza began
November 12, 2023
Reports confirm increase in anti-Muslim hate speech, racism since war in Gaza began
Unknown individuals drew anti-Islamic slogans and phrases on the doors of Stockholm’s Grand Mosque, linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The mosque’s Facebook page posted pictures of the graffiti on the wooden doors, condemning the growing phenomenon…
Nearly 2,000 environmental activists have been killed over 10-year period: NGO
November 12, 2023
Nearly 2,000 environmental activists have been killed over 10-year period: NGO
A total of 1,910 environmental activists have been killed between 2012 and 2022 for their efforts to protect nature from commercial and illegal interests, with Latin America holding the highest percentage globally, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) has announced. A…
Surgeons in New York announce world’s first eye transplant
November 11, 2023
Surgeons in New York announce world’s first eye transplant
US surgeons have successfully performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye although the doctors caution that it remains unknown if the patient, Aaron James, will ever be able to see with his new left eye. Almost all…
EU commission condemns recent spike of faith-based crimes against Muslims, Jews
November 6, 2023
EU commission condemns recent spike of faith-based crimes against Muslims, Jews
The European Union Commission released a statement yesterday in response to a recent spike in anti-Semitism as well as hate speech and hate crimes against Muslims fueled by escalation of the war in Gaza. The statement emphasized that Jews, Muslims…