(2024-02-12). Why Exxon Is Suing Its Shareholders. popularresistance.org Last month, ExxonMobil sued two of its "activist investors" — groups that try to use shareholder resolutions to pressure companies into taking action on social and environmental problems — in an attempt to block a proposal for the oil giant to limit its climate pollution from coming to a vote at an upcoming shareholder meeting. | Follow This and Arjuna Capital announced on February 2 that they would withdraw their proposal from the ballot and promised not to refile. But Exxon says it will move forward with its lawsuit anyway. | "We believe there are still important issues for the court to resolve," an…
(2024-02-12). Climate Activists Are Learning How To Protect Their Protest Rights. popularresistance.org In November, a significant event unfolded at the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, New South Wales when 3,000 people gathered to block coal shipments in and out of the Australian port. When activists remained on the water past the approved 4 p.m. blockade cut-off, 109 people were arrested. Rising Tide spokesperson Alexa Stuart explained the group's rationale, stating that "If the government will not take action on climate change, the people will use civil disobedience. We wish we did not have to do this, but [Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government] needs to understand we are serious." | Fast forward a…
(2024-02-11). The Same Billionaires Behind the Super Bowl Are Also Behind the Climate Crisis. truthout.org The mass spectacle known as the Super Bowl — far and away the most watched telecast in the United States — is here again. In addition to providing high drama, the game is a monumental display of corporate power, with big brands rushing to pay millions for commercials, tech behemoths pinning their names to halftime shows and telecoms giants waiting in line to showcase the big event. |
(2024-02-11). Fukushima radioactive water leakage accident once again demonstrates TEPCO management disorder: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The accident in Fukushima once again demonstrates the deep-rooted problems of disorder and chaos in the internal management of Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).
(2024-02-12). Group Sounds the Alarm over Unauthorized Sexual Enhancement Products. pressenza.com 
12 February 2024. As Valentine's Day nears, the EcoWaste Coalition warned that some unauthorized products for sexual enhancement and energy may contain undeclared ingredients and may pose serious health risks. | Echoing the advice of health authorities from the USA, Canada, and the Philippines, the toxics watchdog group urged consumers to refrain from buying and using such products that have not passed quality and safety verifications. | Marketed as capsules, pills, creams, gels, oil, or food supplements to boost sexual drive and performance, including erectile function, these products can be obtained easily fro…