Watching the events unfolding in South Korea.... Martial law is so 80s... the 21st c. is for streaming series, KPop, gangnam style and so on. Maybe the president will end up with a leading role in squid game, series 2. and this surreal evening will end without bloodshed. Autocratic presidents in other countries are probably watching closely and getting ideas. The main thing for the people in... Show more
A useful summary of what did and did not happen at the COP29, by the Global Greens. There was some progress towards climate finance and carbon markets, but widely seen as insufficient, with some countries working to undermine talks. Surreally, the head of the hosting nation opened the meeting hailing Oil as "the gift of God"... globalgreens.org/news_statement/cop29-final-outcom…
COP29 Final Outcomes - Global Greens
COP29 in Baku saw some finance finally on the table, but not enough and a lack of commitment from the Global North.
Even though over 100 nations were in favour of a binding global treaty on limiting plastic, for some reason (inertia, or the power of the plastics/oil industry) there was no agreement - maybe next time? apnews.com/article/plastic-pollution-crisis-treaty…
What to know about the concluded plastic pollution treaty talks | AP News
Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement.
In a world that has gone mad, we are lucky to have someone as brilliant, educated, involved and plain speaking as Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs. It is worth visiting his own website and reading everything there, as he has been seemingly cancelled from a major newspaper. www.jeffsachs.org/
Jeffrey D. Sachs
Jeffrey D. Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development.
It took 22 years, 3bn Euros and a lot of wrangling with archaeologists for 2,338 y.o. Thessaloniki to acquire an impressive subway system cum archaeological site, but locals and visitors alike will finally benefit from it. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/30/a-blend-of-a…
‘A blend of ancient and modern’: inside Thessaloniki’s new €3bn metro system | Greece | The Guardian
The project, which took 22 years to complete, unearthed more than 300,000 treasures now on display across its subway stations
A model that works: large eco & sustainable tour operators set up foundations which support community & conservation projects. EXO Foundation, supported by a 1 USD donation per traveller on an EXO Tour announced four new projects in Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. www.exotravel.com/blog/en/exo-foundation-project-u…
EXO Foundation expands its impact with new initiatives - EXO Travel Blog
Introducing four new projects supported by the Foundation
A captain who had too much of the sea and hates giant cruiseships even more! With his new crew at "Stop Croisières" he is trying to keep the floating beasts away from his beloved Marseilles! www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/25/i-feel…
‘I feel guilty and angry’: the captain turned campaigner trying to keep cruise ships at bay | Shipping emissions | The Guardian
After spending most of his life on commercial vessels, Guillaume Picard is now fighting to keep these vast liners out of the French port of…
If you are appauled by the day's consumerism and searching for something to watch on this "Black" Friday evening, then "Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy", a new documentary, which focuses on the huge environmental impact of this global marketing invention, is a good choice! www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/buy-now-shopping-co…
'Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy' Documentary Will Tell You Why You Can't Stop Adding to Cart - Netflix Tudum
In the new documentary written and directed by News & Documentary Emmy Award nominee Nic Stacey, filmmakers explore the architects of our collective desire for…