SIDS drowning in debt and ‘running on empty’, warns Guterres in Antigua

Published on May 28, 2024

International financing is the fuel for sustainable development, but small island States are “running on empty” - drowning in debt and rising sea levels due to climate change and through no fault of their own.

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Filipino typhoon survivor on why he joined transnational climate case against French oil major TotalEnergies

May 28, 2024
This latest lawsuit against the oil giant is believed to be the first-ever complaint filed by individuals and its list of plaintiffs includes Frank Marba, a young Filipino. They are mainly climate survivors from disaster-prone countries.

The moment of truth is now here for plastic pollution

May 28, 2024
The pun-filled headlines have been plentiful.NPR went with “Plastic Junk: Researchers Find Tiny Particles in Men’s Testicles.” EHN wrote “Microplastics Found in the Testicles of Both Man and Man’s Best Friend” (picking up on the fact that the study in question measured both human and dog samples). Last week, late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert implored his audience to “Recycle your testicles