Category: Climate
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The conscience of humanity is being tested in Gaza History is bearing witness to those who took action and to those who turned away from the cruelty in Gaza. Gaza has no time to lose; the international community must heed the voice of the global conscience and act. The future of humanity will be shaped…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
How much aid has made it into Gaza since Israel said it was easing restrictions? Last Sunday, GHF distributed around 1 million meals and at least another 1.2 million from Monday to Wednesday, and 1.3 million on Thursday. GHF did not appear to publish the number of meals distributed on Friday, but on Saturday said…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Iceland approved the 4-day workweek in 2019, nearly 6 years later, all the predictions made by Generation Z have come true The Icelandic experience demonstrates that rethinking traditional work structures can create more sustainable and humane models that benefit both individuals and society. As more nations consider similar reforms, Iceland’s pioneering approach offers valuable lessons about balancing…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
U.S. enters Israel’s war against Iran He said Iran isn’t interested in diplomacy at the moment. “The U.S. crossed a very big red line. We will respond according to our right. The U.S. betrayed diplomacy and betrayed negotiations. They only understand the language of force,” he said. #Iran #UnitedStates #IsraeliranWar #WWIII Erick, the strongest hurricane…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Los Angeles protests: a visual guide to what happened on the streets The Trump administration’s immigration raids in the California city prompted mostly peaceful protests, which escalated when the president sent in the national guard #LosAngelesProtests #FuckICE #Trump #LosÁngeles Colombian Presidential hopeful shot at Bogotá rally “Today I ask the international community to make an…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Words won’t save Gaza – The West must stop enabling Israel’s war Firstly, the UK and its allies must immediately suspend all arms exports and related components to Israel. Current UK measures – suspending just 10 percent of arms licences – are grotesquely inadequate. If the foreign secretary can describe the atrocities being committed by…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
What did India and Pakistan gain – and lose – in their military standoff? The conflict erupted after gunmen killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22. A little-known armed group, The Resistance Front (TRF), initially claimed responsibility, with India accusing Pakistan of backing it. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised retaliation,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
First U.N. aid reaches central Khartoum since Sudan war began, U.N. says The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) manages the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, which has disbursed over $14 million this year for aid partners in North Darfur, Haq said. This includes a $2.5 million emergency allocation released last week for health,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base Al-Shabab has been fighting the Somali government for more than 16 years and frequently targets government officials and military personnel. It said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town – a claim the government denied. #Ethiopia #Africa #War #Conflict NATO Was…
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Evolved “Young” Man of the Week: Sri Nihal Tammana
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved “Young” Man of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embody what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the New Jersey Native, environmental campaigner and…
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