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Ozone Layer on Track for Full Recovery, WMO Report Says

Earth’s ozone layer — damaged in the 1970s and 1980s by ozone-depleting substances — is continuing to recover well, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s newest Ozone and UV Bulletin, released to coincide with World Ozone Day. By Cristen Hemingway…

Connecting the dots between climate destruction and its financial backers

Standing on a mobile stage in a suburban Philadelphia park on July 3, Ugandan human rights activist Hillary Taylor poured a cup of dirt into a clay vase. “This soil represents all my communities in Uganda and Tanzania,” he said…

‘This Is Historic’: Electric Vehicles Now Outnumber Petrol-Powered Cars in Norway

Last month, 94% of new vehicles sold in the oil-producing nation were electric. In what’s believed to be a global milestone, electric vehicles now outnumber gasoline-fueled automobiles on Norway’s roads, as the overwhelming bulk of new cars sold in recent…

Tones of Colour: “It’s all about the music- turning deepest, darkest feelings into pure joy, is life, is in everything, is the pulse of life”

AnjChito’s new album “Tones of Colour” was just released on all the streaming services including Tidal, Qobuz, iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon Music. “An album of songs that convey a touching collection of emotions that encompasses the complexity of human feelings…

Imahica Art Presents “Radiance” – An Exhibition of Light and Love

“Radiance” celebrates art and its transformative power through an array of bright and vibrant artworks designed to captivate and inspire. This benefit show is sponsored by the Rotary Club Taguig West and aims to support the communities of Tenement Elementary…

Singapore Bans Underarm Cream for Containing Banned or Potent Ingredients

Prohibited underarm whitening product also sold with impunity in the Philippines – EcoWaste Coalition 12 September 2024, Quezon City. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore has issued an Alert against a topical whitening product containing banned or potent ingredients,…

Korean Civil Society Calls for Government to Take Responsibility as a Major Plastic Producer, not Standing on the Sidelines

September 13, 2024 – On September 11, Uproot Plastics (a coalition organized by civil society groups based in Korea to ‘root out’ plastic problems) held a press conference urging the Korean government to take a strong stance in the upcoming…

Baloch Activist Highlights Balochistan’s Issue at London Conference

Baloch human rights and political activist Aomar Karim brought attention to the ongoing issues in Balochistan during his participation in the “Solidarity with Ukraine” and Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference in London. In his address, Aomar Karim outlined the campaign’s…

Injustice Persists: Parole Board Denies Freedom to Award-Winning Poet Ilham Sami Çomak

On August 21, 2024, the Parole Board denied the freedom of Ilham Sami Çomak who has dedicated his life to poetry, was jailed after confessing under torture to setting a fire during a protest in Turkey when he was 21…

Sanders Pledges Resolution to Block $20 Billion US Arms Sale to Israel

“There will be another shipment of military weapons and planes that has to come before Congress to get an approval, and I will lead the effort to try to stop that,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. By Jake Johnson Sen. Bernie Sanders pledged…

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