A recent Australia Institute report has shown that profiteering is the source of the country’s high inflation.
Bolivia: Less Poverty and Booming Economy Through Nationalisation of Mineral Resources
Bolivia was long considered the poorhouse of Latin America. Although the country is rich in raw materials, most of the profits from their extraction went to large corporations from Europe and North America.
Bolivia was long considered the poorhouse of Latin America. Although the country is rich in raw materials, most of the profits from their extraction went to large corporations from Europe and North America.
Scotland Makes Historic First ‘Loss and Damage’ Payment to Climate Change-Stricken Malawi
Scotland has become the first nation to provide ‘loss and damage’ funding having pledged a total of £7 million to date.
Scotland has become the first nation to provide ‘loss and damage’ funding having pledged a total of £7 million to date.
Peace, Environmental Protection, Integration – Costa Rica a Model State for Latin America?
Costa Rica is one of the most prosperous, peaceful and sustainable countries in Latin America.
Costa Rica is one of the most prosperous, peaceful and sustainable countries in Latin America.
“Watershed” Agreement: Farmers, Water Suppliers and Communities Work Together To Protect Their Water Sources
In Bolivia, 24,000 farmers in cooperation with communities and public water suppliers protect more than 600,000 hectares of forest from deforestation, exploitation, and the interests of mining companies—and thus protect the regional water supply in the long term.
In Bolivia, 24,000 farmers in cooperation with communities and public water suppliers protect more than 600,000 hectares of forest from deforestation, exploitation, and the interests of mining companies—and thus protect the regional water supply in the long term.
Rent Cap in Denmark: Rents May Increase by a Maximum of 4 Percent
Denmark introduced a rent cap. The rents were set to rise by 10 percent because they are linked to inflation—as they are in Austria.
Denmark introduced a rent cap. The rents were set to rise by 10 percent because they are linked to inflation—as they are in Austria.
France: Mass Protests Against Higher Retirement Age
France’s President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise the retirement age by two years.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise the retirement age by two years.
Nobel Prize Winner Stiglitz Wants 70% Tax on Top Incomes
Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz is concerned about increasing social inequality in the world. The gap between rich and poor is widening.
Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz is concerned about increasing social inequality in the world. The gap between rich and poor is widening.
EU: Companies with More than 100 Employees Must Disclose Wages to Make Pay Gaps Visible
The European Council, the Commission and the Parliament have agreed on the main points of the new EU Pay Transparency Directive.
The European Council, the Commission and the Parliament have agreed on the main points of the new EU Pay Transparency Directive.
EU to Severely Restrict Export of Waste to Third Countries
The European Parliament voted in favor of a law that restricts the export of waste.
The European Parliament voted in favor of a law that restricts the export of waste.
Vegan Pies, Shirts Made From Coffee Grounds, and Fan Urine-Based Fertiliser: How Forest Green Rovers Became the World’s First Carbon Neutral Club
Third tier English football club Forest Green Rovers are grabbing the footballing world’s attention through their climate friendly practices.
Third tier English football club Forest Green Rovers are grabbing the footballing world’s attention through their climate friendly practices.
Historic Appointment: Brazil Gets First Indigenous Minister With Sônia Guajajara
Brazil is getting a new Ministry for Indigenous Peoples, has more indigenous deputies than ever before, and is getting its first female indigenous minister with the appointment of Sônia Guajajara.
Brazil is getting a new Ministry for Indigenous Peoples, has more indigenous deputies than ever before, and is getting its first female indigenous minister with the appointment of Sônia Guajajara.
A 4-Day Week Feels Like a World Without Cars for the Climate
A comprehensive review of studies from Great Britain shows: Shorter working hours—in the form of a 4-day week—bring relief for the people and the climate.
A comprehensive review of studies from Great Britain shows: Shorter working hours—in the form of a 4-day week—bring relief for the people and the climate.
EU Directive: Minimum Wage, Social Security and Paid Vacation for Platform Workers
Despite massive pressure from platform operators, the EU Parliament agrees on a directive for more rights for platform workers.
Despite massive pressure from platform operators, the EU Parliament agrees on a directive for more rights for platform workers.
Gas Price Brake, Rent Cap & Tax-Free Food: Spain Most Successful in Fighting Inflation in the EU
Spain has the lowest inflation rate in the EU. What are the Spanish under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doing differently—and better? First and foremost, gas price caps and the rent brake are curbing prices.
Spain has the lowest inflation rate in the EU. What are the Spanish under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doing differently—and better? First and foremost, gas price caps and the rent brake are curbing prices.
New AI-Technology Could Help Early Detection of Breast Cancer
AI could help detect tumours earlier than ever before.
AI could help detect tumours earlier than ever before.