As the plight of the Palestinians, many of them refugees in their native lands, dominates world headlines, a look at the ways that international policy, though entities like the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has not been driven by altruistic motives. Instead, as historian Laura Robson argues, much of what takes place under the … Continued
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Your cultural affairs radio magazine, produced by members and graduates of the First Voice Apprenticeship Program right here in Huichin, in that part of occupied Ohlone Territory known as Berkeley, California. Tonight’s program is a shout out to the United Nations International Day of Peace. We’ll hear: -A look back at at peace protest from … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden Calls for $33 Billion More for Ukraine Kyiv Attacked While U.N. Secretary General Visits BART Board Votes to Reinstate Mask Mandate CCSF Faculty and Students Rally Against Cuts California A.G. Subpoenas ExxonMobil Over Plastics Production … Continued
On Friday’s show, I’ll speak to Palestinian climate activist Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh on the discussing the perseverance of his organization, Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability. And, I’ll have a conversation with Mathias Rittgerott, Campaigner for the German-based NGO Rettet den Regenwald/Rainforest Rescue on their latest effort to get the United Nations to stop contracting … Continued
The Trump administration notified the United Nations Monday that it would withdraw the U.S. from the historic Paris climate agreement, starting a year-long process to leave the international pact to fight the climate crisis. The United States — the world’s largest historic greenhouse gas emitter — will become the only country outside the accord. Trump’s … Continued
The Trump administration notified the United Nations Monday that it would withdraw the U.S. from the historic Paris climate agreement, starting a year-long process to leave the international pact to fight the climate crisis. The United States — the world’s largest historic greenhouse gas emitter — will become the only country outside the accord. Trump’s … Continued
Scores of world leaders gathered in New York on Monday for the U.N. Climate Action Summit, but the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters announced few new measures to address the climate crisis. President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence briefly attended the summit but left after just 14 minutes. At the beginning of the summit, … Continued
Scores of world leaders gathered in New York on Monday for the U.N. Climate Action Summit, but the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters announced few new measures to address the climate crisis. President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence briefly attended the summit but left after just 14 minutes. At the beginning of the summit, … Continued
In her first extended broadcast interview in the United States, we spend the hour with Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who has inspired millions across the globe. Last year she launched a school strike for the climate, skipping school every Friday to stand in front of the Swedish parliament, demanding action to prevent … Continued
In her first extended broadcast interview in the United States, we spend the hour with Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who has inspired millions across the globe. Last year she launched a school strike for the climate, skipping school every Friday to stand in front of the Swedish parliament, demanding action to prevent … Continued
