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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Young people's plea to Cop28: World leaders owe it to future generations'

Children from countries affected by the climate crisis are calling for action to prioritize their futures
Extreme weather has internally displaced millions of children and put billions at high risk [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Environment

Reparations fund historic', but real fight begins now: Climate campaigners

The launch of a loss and damage fund at COP28 is just the first step towards climate justice.
The fund is meant to address the responsibility of wealthier nations for the damage caused by their CO2 emissions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

British empire's past emissions double UK's climate responsibility'

The UK's historical emissions, taking into account its colonial history, are almost twice as much as previously believed.
Colonial countries such as India, Myanmar, and Nigeria were significant contributors to the additional emissions due to deforestation.
The issue of responsibility for historical emissions is critical in international climate negotiations and the provision of climate finance to developing nations. [ more ]
moreclimate justice
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Social justice

After adopting its own Green New Deal, a college town sets a new target

Ithaca becomes the first U.S. city to set a 'climate justice' spending benchmark higher than the Biden Administration's target. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

Funding Climate Mitigation: A Conversation with Michael Thatcher and Daniel Stein - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Philanthropic giving for climate mitigation remains relatively stagnant despite the escalating climate crisis. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Data science

Harnessing the Eclipse for Community Building and Climate Action - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A total solar eclipse is a unique and awe-inspiring experience, offering viewers a glimpse into space and an opportunity to see the sun's corona for over three minutes.
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is special as the moon will be closer to Earth, resulting in a longer period of darkness for viewers. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Environment

How is Palestine connected to the climate justice movement?

Climate activists are advocating for the inclusion of Palestine in the global climate justice conversation.
The Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has significant implications for global climate justice. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Indigenous people and climate justice groups say Cop28 was business as usual'

Developed countries hailed the Cop28 agreement as historic, but Indigenous people and climate justice groups criticized it as unfair and business as usual.
Many developed countries pushed for a phase-out of fossil fuels, but developing countries emphasized the need for a fair and funded transition. [ more ]
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