Greenpeace Declared “Undesirable” in Russia, Bans All Activities The recent decision of the Office of the Russian Federation Prosecutor General to declare Greenpeace International “undesirable” on the grounds of posing a threat to the constitutional order and security of the state, has effectively put an end to the organization’s 30 […]
Category: Economic Justice and Rights
“EU Sets Path Towards Sustainable Trade with ‘Deforestation-Free’ Law Approval”
EU Law for ‘Deforestation-Free’ Trade: A Step towards Sustainable Trade The European Union recently passed an important law for all EU-based companies that requires them to ensure their imports and exports are “deforestation-free,” which will not drive human rights abuses. The law, known as the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation, […]
“Will the Council of Europe prioritize the right to a healthy environment as a litmus test for progress?”
The Council of Europe is on the brink of a historic milestone in the protection of human rights: the recognition and protection of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. While several human rights systems across the globe recognise this right, the European human rights convention still lags […]
Global Leaders Agree to Plastics Treaty, Calling for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels to Combat Pollution
Plastic pollution has become so rampant globally that governments, businesses, and civil society organizations are in negotiations to create an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The second round of talks will take place in Paris beginning on May 29, 2023. This treaty is aimed at ensuring that both […]
“IPCC Urges Drastic Emissions Cuts by 2030 to Ensure Sustainable Future, Say Climate Experts”
IPCC Reports Increase in Risks to Health and Ecosystems Unless Quick Action is Taken to Reduce Emissions A new climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that extreme weather condition such as heatwaves and heavier rainfall will pose severe threats to human health and natural ecosystems […]
Title: The Illusion of Sustainability: The Truth Behind Recyclable Grocery Bags
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 […]
“How To Witness Botswana’s Historic Zebra Migration And Unveil The Mystery Of Their Secret Lives”
Africa is home to some of the world’s most incredible and remarkable animal migrations. From the wildebeest in the Serengeti to the flamingos in the Great Rift Valley, these migrations have fascinated humans for millennia. However, until recently, the migration of around 30,000 zebras across Botswana remained largely unnoticed. In […]
“Saving the Great Pollinators: The Endangered Monarch Butterflies”
Saving Monarch Butterflies: Individual Actions and Global Solutions The magic of monarch butterflies, with their delicate wings and epic multigenerational journey, is fading away as habitat loss and climate change threaten their survival. Eduardo Rendón-Salinas, a biologist with over 30 years of experience studying monarch butterflies, explains in an opinion […]
Greenpeace protests against Fluxys LNG terminal’s lack of commitment to global climate goals
Greenpeace activists occupied the Fluxys terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium, to denounce its role in the recent development of US LNG imports to Europe, in total disregard of global climate objectives and human rights, as documented in a recent Greenpeace investigation. The environmental organisation is calling for the immediate end of […]
“Shining a Light on Environmental Concerns: Earth Hour Returns”
Earth Hour: A Symbolic Event to Draw Our Attention to the Environment Among the many challenges that we face as a society, the issue of environmental sustainability and climate change is undoubtedly one of the most pressing. Every year, on the last Saturday of March, millions of people around the […]