Tag: United Nations
UN report finds world leaders fall short of meeting Paris Agreement...
They have so far continued to make choices that push them further away from targets they agreed upon five years ago to protect the climate and their citizens.
‘Few things matter more to humans’: UN report says we must...
"Policies that minimize soil degradation and protect soil biodiversity should be a component of biodiversity protection at all levels."
Global issues require united action and a reinvigorated UN
All countries are deficient in some areas, but as humanity begins to function as a World community, the needs of everyone can be met; all that is required is that we acknowledge the needs of all and learn to share.
COP25 was a failure, but activists’ collective organizing at the talks...
Indigenous leaders and environmentalists blasted the United Nations for marginalizing civil society groups over two weeks of negotiations at the climate summit, while welcoming polluters.
U.N. report finds over 7 million children worldwide are being held...
The global study was published in November, on the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the landmark international treaty affirming the world’s commitment to protecting children.
Climate change forces 20 million people to flee each year, Oxfam...
At the U.N. climate talks in Madrid, environmental and development groups are pushing to establish a fund to help countries already reeling from climate change.
“This is about today”: One climate crisis happens every week
“We need to look at the risks of not investing in resilience.”
What does it take to destroy a world order?
Climate change, if not brought under some kind of control, threatens to create a new and eternally cataclysmic planet on which the very word “order” may lose its traditional meaning.
The coup has failed & now the US is looking to...
The United Nations, the Red Cross and other relief organizations have refused to work with the U.S. on delivering aid to Venezuela, which they say is politically motivated.
US and Hungary only two nations to vote no on helping...
"While the vote does not represent a formal withdrawal from the Compact, it does send a signal that the wealthiest country the world intends to abdicate global leadership in working towards the Compact's objectives."
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Supreme Court rejects lawsuit aimed to block climate change suits against fossil fuel
The Republican effort fell short in stopping Democratic-led states from using their own state courts to sue the fossil fuel industry.
Trump labels Tesla dealership attacks as domestic terrorism amid Musk controversy
Trump escalates his support for Elon Musk by declaring attacks on Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, raising concerns over government overreach and the criminalization of political dissent.
Watching as America begins its descent into a fascist state
Let’s talk about Trump to see if he fits the description of a dictator in a fascist government.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil amid nationwide protests
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, as mass protests erupt against the crackdown on student dissent.
Sanders pushes for Medicare expansion as GOP leader signals willingness to discuss
Sanders’ push to expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing benefits was blocked by Senate Republicans, but Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo signaled a willingness to discuss potential solutions.