(2024-04-27). Energy Descent: Public Letter. popularresistance.org Energy transition is essential. But it's not enough. We also need to prepare to live with less energy in the future. | It is not enough to adopt clean technology. We also need to prepare to live with less energy. This preparation includes new cultural norms, new institutions, and new infrastructure — not just new technology. And it's a collective preparation. It's something we need to do together. We can't do it alone. | Scientists say we have less than two decades to avoid the worst effects of climate change. We therefore must transition away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible.
(2024-04-27). Dozens of Climate Activists Arrested at Citibank Headquarters in New York City During Earth Week. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-27). US FDA seeks info after Hong Kong suspends sales of Indian spice brands MDH, Everest. geo.tv 
Singapore has ordered a recall of the Everest spice mix as well, saying it contains high levels of ethylene oxide…
(2024-04-27). "How Dare You?" Alternative Perspectives on "Non-Existent" Human-Generated Climate Change. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-27). Seven Arrested at Wells Fargo Climate Protest. indybay.org Vigil held in main Wells Fargo branch…
(2024-04-27). Reduction of pollutant emissions by companies may not be reliable. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Meeting international climate targets means that the business sector must decarbonize, but without scientific methods to determine how much each company should reduce its emissions, these targets are no longer reliable.
(2024-04-27). Climate change as major driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century. plenglish.com Berlin, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Global biodiversity has decreased between 2% and 11% during the 20th century as a result of land-use change alone, according to a large multi-model study.
(2024-04-27). Reduction of pollutant emissions by companies may not be reliable. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Meeting international climate targets means that the business sector must decarbonize, but without scientific methods to determine how much each company should reduce its emissions, these targets are no longer reliable.
(2024-04-27). EcoWaste Coalition to Parents: Pick Lead-Safe Activity Toys for Kids. pressenza.com 
27 April 2024, Quezon City. Following the safety tips issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on activity toys for indoor and outdoor use, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded the public to also select toys that are not coated with lead-containing paints. | The group's reminder is in line with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Memorandum Circular No. 10, series of 2016, which affirmed the strict prohibition on the use of paints with lead above the maximum limit of 90 parts per million (ppm) on toys and related products effective December 31, 2016. | The prohibition applies to toys and children's pro…
(2024-04-27). Ocean Heat Pummels the Great Barrier Reef, Again. pressenza.com It's never been so bad. | The Great Barrier Reef, which is one of nature's most iconic mosaics of biodiversity, is on the ropes because of extreme global warming. Coral bleaching at the World Heritage-listed reef is "experiencing its worst mass bleaching event on record." (Source: Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 'Transforming' from Repeated Coral Bleaching, Nature, April 19, 2024) | Subtitle to the article: "The coral reef is currently experiencing its worst mass bleaching event on record — warming waters brought on by climate change are to blame." | This is deadly serious business and could spin out of c…
(2024-04-27). Better biz climate prioritized. ecns.cn China will continue to ramp up efforts to optimize the business environment in a bid to further boost confidence and stimulate market vitality, the State Council, the country's Cabinet, said on Friday.
(2024-04-27). Terremoto de magnitud 6.9 sacude Japón; no hay alerta de tsunami. telesurtv.net El temblor también se sintió en las prefecturas de Miyagi y Fukushima, en el noreste de Japón, así como en las prefecturas de Ibaraki, Chiba y Saitama, cerca de Tokio.
(2024-04-27). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
In a global context where tropical rainforests play a critical role in biodiversity conservation and climate regulation, these ecosystems are severely threatened by expanding agribusiness and logging activities. This poses significant risks to the environment, wildlife, and communities dependent on rainforests. Against the backdrop of escalating climate change impacts, urgent action is needed to prevent the collapse 
It's never been so bad. The Great Barrier Reef, which is one of nature's most iconic mosaics of biodiversity, is on the ropes because of extreme global warming. Coral bleaching at the World Heritage-listed reef is "experiencing its worst mass bleaching event on record." (Source: Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 'Transforming' from Repeated Coral Bleaching, 
The draft ESF, aimed at updating ADB's safeguards policies, is being met with opposition from civil society groups due to a wide range of critical shortcomings, including: | Lack of Clear Lines of Accountability | Lack of Clarity Related to the Stakeholder Engagement | Lack of Human Rights Approach | Weakened Environmental and Social Protections | Gender Consideration Dilution | Climate Change standards that fail to stand up to climate science | Opaque Financial Intermediary Lending | In light of these grave concerns, the NGO Forum on ADB and the Asian Peoples Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD) together wit…
I received an invitation earlier this week to address the United Nation's Security Council at 10: 00 am on Friday. I am posting this in advance of my appearance. Here is my presentation. You can watch it live on YouTube. | Thank you, Mr. President. My compliments to the distinguished members of the Security Council. My name is Larry Johnson. I am here today to speak in support of Russia's desire to have the United Nation's Security Council conduct an open and comprehensive investigation of the sabotage of the Nord Stream Pipeline in September 2022. | I am here at my own expense, without compensation for m…