Why Biden Just Declared Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Essential to National Defense
Jun 10 (IPS) – Solar panels, heat pumps and hydrogen are all building blocks of a clean energy economy. But are they truly “essential...
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Dozens of independent UN human rights experts on Friday urged the Chinese Government to “cooperate fully” with the UN human rights system over abuse...
Myanmar: Death sentences ‘vile attempt at instilling fear’, rights experts charge
The international community must increase pressure on Myanmar ‘s military rulers in the wake of their decision to move ahead with death sentences against...
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday condemned the death sentence handed down to three foreign fighters in Ukraine by a court in...
At Half-time, the European Green Deal is Still Grounded
BRUSSELS, Jun 10 (IPS) – Jagoda Munic is Director, Friends of the Earth EuropeThis month marks the mid-point of the much-heralded European Green Deal....
Farmers in Senegal Adopt Farming as a Business to Beat Climate Change
BULAWAYO, Jun 10 (IPS) – Onions and rice are a conspicuous part of every meal in Senegal, including the famous Poulet Yassa. However, climate...
Authorities in Brazil must step up efforts to find a British journalist and an indigenous rights activist who disappeared nearly a week ago in...
SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Jun 10 (IPS) – I’ve just finished going through the more than 60 presidential statements, documents and communiques about the war...
Forge prosperous, democratic, equitable societies, Guterres tells Americas summit
It is essential to close the gap between the great potential of the Americas region and the daily struggles facing its people, UN Secretary-António...
Five countries have been elected to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council following a vote in the General Assembly on Thursday. ...
Beyond the Horizon: Raising a Generation to Protect the Blue Pacific 
Once upon a time, insects had 24 legs 
Microbes might get freeze-dried on the moon’s south pole 
Land degradation is costing far more than restoring: UN deputy chief