(2021-05-19). Headlines for May 19, 2021. democracynow.org Israeli Assault Has Killed at Least 222 Palestinians and Displaced Tens of Thousands, Biden Addresses Rashida Tlaib, Jokes About Running Over Reporters Who Ask Questions on Israel-Palestine, Protests Continue Across U.S. in Solidarity with Palestinians, 60% of U.S. Adults Have Received One COVID Vaccine Dose; Tri-State Area Reopens, IEA Says No New Fossil Fuel Projects Can Be Permitted in Order to Avert Worst-Case Climate Scenario, Protests in North Carolina After DA Says Officers Who Killed Andrew Brown Jr. Were "Justified", House Passes Legislation Addressing Hate Crimes Against AAPI Community, 57 Refugees Drow…
(2021-05-19). A Plea from Gaza: Israel Bombing Campaign Is Turning My Homeland into a "Wasteland" democracynow.org 
The Israeli bombing campaign of Gaza has killed at least 222 Palestinians, including 63 children, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects growing international calls for a ceasefire. The Norwegian Refugee Council has revealed 11 of the children killed in Gaza were taking part in a program to help them deal with trauma from growing up in the besieged enclave. At least six residents of Gaza died in Israeli strikes overnight, including the radio journalist Yousef Abu Hussein. In the West Bank, Israeli forces on Tuesday killed at least four Palestinians taking part in a historic general strike to protest…
(2021-05-19). The Great Palestinian General Strike from the Jordan River to the Sea even Reaches President Biden in Dearborn. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Biden came to the Ford Rouge River Plant to tout new electric vehicles, one of his signature climate-friendly programs, on Tuesday. He was met at the airport by Rep. Debbie Dingell and by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian in the US Congress, who welcomed him but also gave …
(2021-05-19). Even More U.S. Sanctions Coming Nord Stream 2's Way. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The United States planed to impose sanctions on four vessels involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and four related companies, Politico reported, The outlet confirmed an initial report by
(2021-05-19). Wednesday 5/26: How to Prepare for Climate Change. indybay.org Online event via Mercy High School…
(2021-05-19). BREAKING: Scientists disrupt opening day of Shell sponsored 'Our Future Planet'. popularresistance.org At 10: 30 AM on Wednesday 19th May, a group of scientists from Extinction Rebellion locked themselves to a mechanical tree in the Science Museum, the centerpiece of the Shell sponsored Our Future Planet exhibition. The group, who used bicycle cables and D-locks to lock themselves inside the exhibit on the opening day, explained that the decision by the Science Museum Group to continue to accept Shell sponsorship gives legitimacy to the fossil fuel giant's planetary destruction. The group took great care not to damage the exhibit and to respect safety regulations.
(2021-05-18). Report by Influential Global Energy Body Urges No New Fossil Fuel Projects. truthout.org 
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report on Monday saying that, if the world is to attain net zero emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, global powers must stop pursuing new fossil fuel extraction projects — soon. | The path to net zero is narrow but achievable with bold and immediate action,
(2021-05-18). 'We're at the Brink': Researchers Warn Greenland Ice Sheet May Have Already Passed Tipping Point. commondreams.org "The current and near-future mass loss will be largely irreversible," said researchers studying the melting of ice in Greenland. "That's why it is high time we rapidly and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and re-stabilize the ice sheet and our climate." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/greenland_boat.jpg …
(2021-05-18). Reprocessed Urological Endoscopes Tied to Infection Risk. jamanetwork.com More than 450 infection and contamination reports, including 3 deaths, filed since 2017 prompted the FDA to remind urological endoscope users to carefully follow manufacturers' cleaning and sterilization instructions.
(2021-05-18). Just 20 Companies Produce Over Half of All Single-Use Plastic Waste: Report. commondreams.org "Transitioning away from the take-make-waste model of single-use plastics will take more than corporate leadership and 'enlightened' capital markets; it will require immense political will." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/plastics-1.jpg …
