(2023-06-04). A Global Plastics Treaty Must Target Plastic Production to Fight Climate Change. truthout.org During the second round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Paris this week, diplomats have clashed over competing priorities — including the role of recycling and how to address toxic chemicals. But some experts are arguing that one issue in particular should anchor the ongoing talks: climate change. "It's not just a plastics crisis; it's a climate crisis," said Kristen McDonald… |
(2023-06-04). Environmental Advocates Push the EPA to Take a Stand on Reproductive Justice. truthout.org Waning abortion access has dominated conversations around reproductive justice, but a lesser known principle of the movement to maintain bodily and reproductive autonomy is being threatened by a changing climate and a slew of environmental contaminants. One of the main tenets of reproductive justice is the ability to raise a child in a safe and healthy environment, according to SisterSong… |
(2023-06-04). Saturday 6/10: Sacramento: It's a Climate Emergency, Act Like It! Protest at Capitol. indybay.org California State Capitol – West Steps | 315 10th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-06-03). South Australian Labor government imposes draconian anti-protest laws. wsws.org Under the guise of cracking down on climate change protests that triggered a minor traffic delay, Labor joined hands with the Liberal Party to pass laws that ban any activity that disrupts "free passage of a public place."
(2023-06-03). Biden Debt Ceiling Deal Clears Way for Climate Killing Mountain Valley Pipeline. truthout.org After thwarting a last-minute bid to strip out language mandating approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the U.S. Senate late Thursday passed legislation that would raise the debt limit and avert a default. But congressional Republicans ensured that preventing an economic catastrophe would come at a significant cost for vulnerable people and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis… |
(2023-06-03). How capitalism drives climate catastrophe. iacenter.org By Maddi Johnson May 17, 2023 Portland, Oregon Since I moved to Oregon, all I've been hearing is: "This weather isn't normal. It's too hot in the summers, too cold in the winters." You hear the same story all across the globe. Every year, everywhere, new weather records are broken. Anecdotes aside, the data is indisputable. Already we've seen historical bread baskets start to fail. Places where crops have been grown for generations are suddenly no longer viable. Whether it's due to freak storms, temperature changes, lack of rain or water sources drying up, farmers are losing their livelihoods. The global economy…
(2023-06-04). What "Security Threat" Does China Pose? covertactionmagazine.com If U.S. leaders were really interested in Americans security, they would upgrade public health and housing rather than upgrading the military and thereby encouraging a dangerous arms race with China. Everyone who abhors war, detests imperialism, and favors cooperation between nations on global warming, poverty reduction, protection of biodiversity, international disarmament, implementation of international law, …
(2023-06-03). Eric Zuesse: Which Harms Democracy More: Conservative Deceivers, Or Liberal Deceivers? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Poll after poll — and with consistency — show that conservatives overwhelmingly disbelieve that there is human-caused global warming, and show that liberals overwhelmingly believe that there is human-caused global warming. | What ought to be the criterion of truth regarding whether or not there is human-caused global warming? | As a person…