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President Biden’s Final Address to the UN General Assembly: Reflecting on Global Diplomacy and Future Challenges President Joe Biden delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly at a pivotal moment in world history. With the global stage set by escalating conflicts, a rapidly changing international order, and the shadow of an approaching... Continue Reading →
The Legacy of Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound: A Journey Through Salsa History Roberto Roena was a legendary Puerto Rican percussionist and bandleader who left a lasting impact on the world of salsa music. As the leader of his band, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, he blended traditional rhythms with innovative styles, creating... Continue Reading →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres Addresses the 2024 UN General Assembly: A Call for Global Reform and Action Date: September 25, 2024 In a powerful address to the 2024 United Nations General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning about the state of the world and a fervent call for comprehensive reforms in global governance.... Continue Reading →
Day 1 of the UN General Assembly 2024: Highlights and How to Watch The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) kicked off on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, marking the opening day of the high-level General Debate. World leaders gathered to address pressing global issues, and this event offered a platform for key... Continue Reading →
Climate Information Engagement Imperative: Educating Ourselves for Meaningful Action Curated by tito235tuta For a quicker read, simply go to the links at the end of this note... Staying informed about climate change is not just a necessity; it's an imperative. As the global community grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the need for accurate information,... Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon. Emissions of heat-trapping gases and temperatures have been rising and... Continue Reading →
posted last year, updated today... "La versión en español sigue después de la versión en inglés." Note the music video on the dangers of our shared Ecological Emergency on the Amazon! Greetings, fellow Latinas and Latinos, As I reach out to you today, I deeply reflect on an integral part of my identity—a Climate Rumbero.... Continue Reading →
Methane concentrations in Earth's atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years. At least two-thirds of annual methane emissions now come from human activities, including fossil fuel use, agriculture, and landfills and other waste. The world has not hit the brakes on methane emissions, a powerful driver of climate change. More than 150... Continue Reading →
In the face of the rapidly escalating Climate and Ecological Emergency, the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 for many industries feels less like a solution and more like a dangerous form of climate denial. While companies in energy-intensive sectors, like the chemical industry, tout their ambition to reach net-zero by mid-century, such long-term... Continue Reading →
Our own summary... Earth's Cry for Help: A Global Glimpse into the Devastating Effects of Climate Change “The moment of crisis has come. This is an urgent problem that has to be solved.” For over 200,000 years, humanity has called Earth home, living in harmony with its natural rhythms. Yet, in the last 200 years,... Continue Reading →
Our own summary... Learning to Say No to Big Oil Money: A Guide for Elected Representatives Elected officials often face the temptation of accepting large donations from oil lobbyists, which can make campaign funding easier. However, taking this money means supporting companies that contribute significantly to climate change. These fossil fuel industries continue practices that... Continue Reading →
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