In a world that generated roughly 350 million tons of plastic in 2019, only 6% of global plastics produced came from recycled plastics. This staggering reality has started to attract the attention of policymakers, with governments across the globe implementing regulations that encourage companies to include recycled materials in their […]
Author: Liu David
My name is David Liu, and I'm a journalist who specializes in investigative reporting on issues related to human rights. I'm dedicated to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable.
The Ripple Effect: Tracing The Journey Of Water From Source To Multi-Valued Resource
The United Nations held its first Conference on Water in New York last March, with discussions on how to ensure that every individual has access to clean water and sanitation. A key point that emerged from the conference is an evolution in thought on what water is, what it provides, […]
Italian Citizens and Organizations Band Together to Sue ENI for Violating Human Rights and Contributing to Climate Change
Italian citizens and organizations file a lawsuit against fossil fuel company ENI for its alleged contribution to climate change, resulting in past and future damages that violate human rights. The lawsuit also implicates ENI‘s main shareholders, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A, as the […]
The Dark Side of the Reptile Trade: Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Endangered Turtles
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Turtles: A Crime Against Endangered Species Stanlee Fazi, a Virginia man, plead guilty to trafficking in turtles in a scheme that netted him over $12,000 from illegally collecting and exporting Eastern box turtles. According to The New York Times, Mr. Fazi bound the turtles […]
NGO Coalition Urges TSMC to Bolster Climate Change Pledges.
NGO Coalition calls on TSMC to Strengthen Climate Commitments A coalition of NGOs consisting of Stand.earth, 350 Asia, and Greenpeace International launched a new website called timetochipin.org to reduce the carbon footprint of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon are key clients of […]
“From Overfishing to Microplastics: Why Tuna Requires Urgent Rethinking”
The consumption of tuna has been on the rise due to its versatility, nutrition, and perceived sustainability. Tuna has become a popular food choice, with tuna sandwiches, poke, and salad being some of the many options. However, the demand for tuna has led to a decrease in tuna stocks globally, […]
The AI-Powered Conservation: WWF Forges New Partnerships for Effective Wildlife Preservation
es on the planet, by creating a comprehensive database of all living species. And so I joined them and did a ton of work building up their IT infrastructure and database systems. And then from there, I moved over to Google, to work on Google Earth Engine and Google Maps. […]
The story of a food revolution sparked by an act of care
The COVID-19 pandemic posed numerous challenges to people worldwide, including access to basic necessities such as healthy food. In the Philippines, Patricia Non, a local citizen, saw the hunger crisis caused by lockdowns and decided to do something about it. She set up a simple bamboo cart with some food […]
The Urgent Case for a Comprehensive Global Plastics Treaty
The world is plagued by an incessant problem, throwaway plastic. This kind of plastic is taking a serious toll on the environment, biodiversity, and health. In fact, the increase in plastic production by oil and gas activity is leading to social injustice, making the climate crisis even more pronounced. Plastic […]
The Rise of Social Media: A Game-Changer in Turkish Politics
The role of social media in shaping political debates and public opinions is not new. In Turkey, where the majority of mainstream media is aligned with the government, social media is emerging as a game-changer in the run-up to the May 14 parliamentary and presidential elections. However, the viciousness of […]