The reason I am sharing these three videos is because there is content here that was not mentioned on Earth Day and needs to be listened to, especially on the topic of migration and what is covered in detail by Camila Bustos, human rights associate at the University Network for Human Rights. Source
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and serves as an advocate for the global environment. The climate emergency is interlinked with numerous crises across continents. It is complex but also offers opportunities for solutions that can help create jobs, improve livelihoods and reduce... Continue Reading →
Addressing the Climate Emergency…
The United Nations’ SDGs: From Wikipedia: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030. The SDGs are part of Resolution 70/1 of the United Nations General Assembly, the 2030 Agenda.[1][2] The Sustainable Development Goals are: No Poverty Zero... Continue Reading →
SDGs
Africa is already feeling the disproportionate impact of climate change. Why Global Citizens Should Care Global Citizen campaigns to help achieve the UN’s Global Goals, including Goal 13 for climate action. The goal is a call for nations and leaders globally to act now to combat climate change, which has already started impacting weather patterns... Continue Reading →
5 Youth Activists Who Are Demanding Urgent Climate Action in Africa
The 15-minute city…
Living in a city means accepting a certain level of dysfunction: long commutes, noisy streets, underutilized spaces. Carlos Moreno wants to change that. He makes the case for the "15-minute city," where inhabitants have access to all the services they need to live, learn and thrive within their immediate vicinity -- and shares ideas for... Continue Reading →
What’s Happening To Tangier Island? | November 15, 2017 Act 3 | Full Frontal on TBS
Dated but more than valid.
lose their common sense…
"Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense." - Gertrude Stein *** "It's impossible to move, to live, to operate at any level without leaving traces, bits, seemingly meaningless fragments of personal information." - William Gibson *** "Technology is so much fun but we can drown in our technology.... Continue Reading →
"The 9th Circuit failed to correct the legal errors in the panel decision," said the lead attorney in the case, who added that the case is now up to the nation's highest court. For the second time in as many years, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a landmark climate lawsuit... Continue Reading →
After 9th Circuit Decision, Youth Climate Campaigners Vow to Take Landmark Case to Supreme Court
Hundreds of scientists signed a letter addressing US President Biden, European Commission and European Council Presidents, Japan PM Suga and South Korean Presdient Moon. More than 500 scientists from all around the world have voiced their concerns regarding the burning of biomass as carbon neutral in a letter to the EU and some world leaders.... Continue Reading →
Over 500 Scientists From US, Europe and Asia Urge World Leaders to Stop Burning Trees for Energy
I bang on the sliding glass door and wait in a puddle of sweat until my dad grunts up from his post-dinner CNN binge and opens the door. “Girl, you break this glass, you better have the money to fix it.” I don’t. “Have you heard from your brother?” My mom sits fixed on her... Continue Reading →
Come Dream With Me: Environmental Justice, Colorized, 2021
Exclusive: US chains Walmart, Costco and Kroger selling Brazilian beef produced by JBS linked to destruction of Brazilian rainforest Three of the biggest US grocery chains sell Brazilian beef produced by a controversial meat company linked to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, an investigation has revealed. Food giants Walmart, Costco and Kroger – which together... Continue Reading →
