Climate change
Los Angeles fires ravage communities, expose systemic issues

From the exploitation of prison labor to the failures of insurance companies, the Los Angeles wildfires underscore the toll of capitalism on vulnerable communities

Mathare Ecological Network fights for the restoration of dignity and hope in Nairobi’s informal settlements

After heavy rains caused massive devastation in the country’s urban settlements, residents in Mathare organized to rebuild their community.

Colonialism and climate change collide in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Cyclone Chido has left widespread devastation in Mayotte, France’s poorest colony, highlighting the French government’s failure to address its imperialist legacy

Africa’s grassroots voices on the climate crisis must be heard

The COP29 showed once again that global north countries have no interest in addressing their extensive role in the climate crisis and instead offer false solutions that further disadvantage countries in the Global South.

Climate finance is central to COP29 negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan

Developing countries are pushing for of an annual $1 trillion of climate finance from developed countries in order to sustain the actions undertaken by them to address climate concerns.

Farmers in Pakistan organize to face the growing attacks on their livelihood

The government has not only failed to address the structural problems in country’s agriculture but has been in a hurry to please the IMF and big corporate houses which further pushes farmers to deprivation and poverty.

Congress failed to allocate relief funding ahead of Hurricane Helene, then skipped town early due to the storm

Volunteers in the US South contend with the massive devastation and inadequate relief efforts, as climate change ensures that the worst is yet to come

Unprecedented rains cause floods and landslides in Nepal, killing over 200 people

Meteorologists in the Himalayan nation have observed a pattern of change in the local climate in the last few years, with monsoon season lasting longer than usual and erratic rains affecting millions

South America on fire

More than 300,000 fires have been reported so far in 2024 across South America. The blazes have displaced hundreds and killed several. The causes of this tragedy must be sought in deep geopolitical injustices.

Harris and Trump fight over who is the most conservative candidate

Both candidates, who have already held some of the highest positions in the country, have failed the working class

The number of forcibly displaced people reaches a record 120 million

New and existing conflicts and wars remain the largest contributor in forcing people to leave their homes followed by climate catastrophes such as prolonged droughts and frequent floods

Deadly heat wave across Indian subcontinent kills dozens, hundreds hospitalized

Climate change is blamed for the sustained rise in the average temperature, making day to day life difficult and causing sudden changes in the weather patterns