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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Food & drink

Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report

Over a billion meals are discarded daily, while 730 million people suffer from hunger globally.
Households contribute to 60% of annual food waste, with commercial food systems adding to the issue. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Climate of fear': UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine

Russian occupation in Ukraine involves intimidation, detention, and torture. UN report highlights executions and suppression of Ukrainian identity. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024

Global temperatures hit record highs in 2023, marking the hottest year ever recorded.
2024 expected to be even hotter, possibly breaking 2023's record. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Youth activists need protection against smear campaigns and arrests, says UN expert

Child and youth activists are key in human rights struggles worldwide.
Young activists face online smear campaigns, arrests, and physical attacks. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israeli settlement expansion in Palestinian areas amounts to war crime: UN

Israeli settlements in the occupied territories risk eliminating the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Settler violence and violation of international law have reached new levels. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Live: Diplomatic efforts to broker Israel-Hamas ceasefire continue

International mediators and Hamas delegates in Cairo for talks, Israel not participating.
UN report accuses Hamas of sexual violence during conflict, US expresses concern over Gaza situation. [ more ]
WIRED
5 months ago
Environment

Emissions Should Be Plummeting. Instead, They're Breaking Dangerous New Records

Global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high, increasing by 1.2% between 2021 and 2022.
To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, emissions would need to decrease by 28% in seven years or by 42% to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. [ more ]
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