No more homelessness – a goal that sounds like utopian fiction may become reality soon.
Lula Da Silva Keeps His Promise: Amazon Deforestation Reduced by 64%
The deforestation of the Amazon rainforest has been in action for years, risking the collapse of the unique ecosystem.
The deforestation of the Amazon rainforest has been in action for years, risking the collapse of the unique ecosystem.
Colombia Strengthens Regional Economies and Promotes Cooperation Instead of Competition
Latin America is emerging as the place to look for alternatives to the neoliberal economic system.
Latin America is emerging as the place to look for alternatives to the neoliberal economic system.
Historic Decision Forces Corporations to Pay Minimum of 15% Tax Globally
Multinational corporations such as Amazon, Facebook and Apple will now have to pay a minimum global tax of 15%. Even hiding their profits in tax havens won’t help.
Multinational corporations such as Amazon, Facebook and Apple will now have to pay a minimum global tax of 15%. Even hiding their profits in tax havens won’t help.
Off the Street and Into a Home: Over 1,000 Homeless in Austria Get a Flat
An initiative by the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs, non-profit building associations and the Federal Working Group for Assistance to the Homeless aims to get around 1,000 homeless people into housing by September 2024.
An initiative by the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs, non-profit building associations and the Federal Working Group for Assistance to the Homeless aims to get around 1,000 homeless people into housing by September 2024.
Complete Success for the 4-Day Week in South Africa: 90% of Companies Want To Keep It
South Africa has become the latest in a long list of 4-day week trialists. Here, the test run was a complete success.
South Africa has become the latest in a long list of 4-day week trialists. Here, the test run was a complete success.
The Swedes Defy Elon Musk and Bring Tesla to a Standstill
The Swedes have brought Tesla to a standstill. Billionaire Elon Musk’s company refuses to negotiate with the Swedish union over wages and working conditions.
The Swedes have brought Tesla to a standstill. Billionaire Elon Musk’s company refuses to negotiate with the Swedish union over wages and working conditions.
Fairer Taxes and Inheritance for All: The Economic Plans of Star Economist Piketty
Thomas Piketty is probably the best-known economist of our time. In his works, he presents proposals on how we can make our economy and society fairer and more democratic.
Thomas Piketty is probably the best-known economist of our time. In his works, he presents proposals on how we can make our economy and society fairer and more democratic.
Star Economist Isabella Weber: “Companies Use Inflation as Excuse to Raise Prices”
She is currently one of the most sought-after economists in the world: Isabella Weber is an expert on price trends and inflation – and is considered the “inventor” of the gas price cap.
She is currently one of the most sought-after economists in the world: Isabella Weber is an expert on price trends and inflation – and is considered the “inventor” of the gas price cap.
“Common-Good”: Germany to Provide Greater Support for Social Enterprises
The German government has unveiled its “national strategy” to provide comprehensive assistance and support for common-good-oriented companies.
The German government has unveiled its “national strategy” to provide comprehensive assistance and support for common-good-oriented companies.
Brazil: Deforestation of Amazon Reduce by More Than 30 Percent
For years, the Amazon rainforest was cut down. The concern: the unique ecosystem could collapse.
For years, the Amazon rainforest was cut down. The concern: the unique ecosystem could collapse.
Fighting Housing Shortage: Airbnb & Co Should Share More Data with Authorities to Prevent Fraud
The business of platforms like Airbnb and Booking is booming: more and more private apartments are being rented out online.
The business of platforms like Airbnb and Booking is booming: more and more private apartments are being rented out online.
Startup Uses 3D Prints to Build “Urban Reefs” for Better Air Quality
The Dutch startup “Urban Reef” uses 3D printers with renewable materials to create sculptures that are planted with a variety of mosses, mushrooms, and other plants.
The Dutch startup “Urban Reef” uses 3D printers with renewable materials to create sculptures that are planted with a variety of mosses, mushrooms, and other plants.
How Twitter ‘Trollhunters’ Are Fighting Climate Misinformation, and How You Can Help Them
Social media trolls have become a dangerous and often unavoidable part of our online lives.
Social media trolls have become a dangerous and often unavoidable part of our online lives.
Portugal Launches a 4-Day Week Field Trial
Last week sees the launch of a pilot trial of the 4-day week in Portugal. Thirty-nine companies are taking part, including 12 that have previous experience with shorter working hours.
Last week sees the launch of a pilot trial of the 4-day week in Portugal. Thirty-nine companies are taking part, including 12 that have previous experience with shorter working hours.
New EU Law Oblige Google, TikTok & Co To Be Transparent About Advertising on Their Platforms
Google, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram: All major Internet platforms with more than 45 million monthly users are now subject to stricter rules in Europe.
Google, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram: All major Internet platforms with more than 45 million monthly users are now subject to stricter rules in Europe.