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 Impact of Whale Conservation on the Health of Our Oceans”
Can Whales Save the Planet? They’re Vital to Our Ocean Ecosystems, but We Need to Do More to Protect Them Whales are not only majestic and massive, but they play a vital role in maintaining ocean health and keeping our planet cool. According to estimates from 2019, whales can sequester […]
Rethinking Recycling: A Call for a More Effective and Inclusive Recycling Program
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a modern solution to the failing recycling system in the United States. According to a recent Times Union article, hundreds of millions of pounds of recyclable plastic, paper, aluminum and glass are buried in landfills or incinerated every year rather than being remade into new […]
Building the Circular Economy: White House and EPA lend support to Reuse
Scaling Up Reuse Systems Requires Collaborative Approach, Investments, and Policy Changes, Say Industry Leaders On Friday, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other stakeholders gathered in Washington D.C. at an event organized by the World Wildlife Fund and Upstream to discuss the role of reuse systems in a circular economy for plastics. […]
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 […]
“Beyond Paris: Exploring Effective Solutions to Combat Climate Change”
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French Court Rules in Favor of Syrian Victims in Landmark Case
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Brazil’s Environmental Policies Called into Question: Why Joining Regional Pact is a Imperative Move
Brazil Takes a Step Forward in Protecting Environmental Defenders President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently sent the Escazú Agreement to Congress for approval. The agreement has been gathering dust in Brazil‘s capital, Brasília, for years. It was signed by President Michel Temer in 2018, but neither he nor his […]
Hopeful signs at border as end of Title 42 witnessed without chaos and cruelty towards asylum seekers
A delegation of prominent national civil and immigrant rights leaders led by the Haitian Bridge Alliance visited locations in the Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Mexican state of Tamaulipas to bear witness to the end of Title 42 and the implementation of a number of punitive policies along the […]
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 […]