Should mining companies consider no-go zones where isolated Indigenous peoples live? (Commentary)
As the demand for critical minerals intensifies with the energy transition, the need for a rights-based approach to mining, focused on respect, is more relevant than ever. This approach relies on meaningful and inclusive engagement and participation of affected Indigenous peoples’ in decisions about if and how mining should occur on their lands and how…
Over 50 migrants drown en route to Spain
Over 50 migrants trying to reach Spain by boat from West Africa have drowned. A migrant rights group, Walking Borders, said on Thursday. Moroccan authorities on Wednesday rescued 36 people from a boat that had departed from Mauritania on January 2, the group based in Madrid and Navarra said…
LA fires: Why fast-moving wildfires and those started by human activities are more destructive and harder to contain
The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation, but there were no lightning strikes reported at the time…
LA fires show human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’ between wet and dry extremes
These cycles can worsen wildfires, like in California, where rapid vegetation growth is followed by drying – and also exacerbate flooding when unusually heavy rains hit baked ground The post LA fires show human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’ between wet and dry extremes appeared first on Climate Home News…
FOR THE RECORD: Supreme Court Rules That Suspects’ Confessional Statements Must Be Video Recorded: ‘No Video, No Valid Confession’
FOR THE RECORD: Supreme Court Rules That Suspects’ Confessional Statements Must Be Video Recorded: ‘No Video, No Valid Confession’ In a landmark decision aimed at protecting the constitutional rights of crime suspects against potential abuses by law enforcement, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in *F.R.N…
Beyond the Bottle: Natural Solutions to Send Cockroaches Packing!
Cockroaches are among the most despised household pests, and with good cause. While chemical remedies such as insecticides provide a quick remedy, they frequently pose health hazards to humans and pets, as well as significant environmental damage. If you’re tired of using chemical sprays to keep pests at bay…
How Employment Lawyers Empower Employees to Fight Injustice
Navigating workplace injustices can be daunting for employees, especially when faced with unfair treatment, harassment, or wrongful termination. Employment lawyers play a critical role in empowering employees to stand up for their rights and ensuring a fair and equitable work environment. Firms like Rager & Yoon—Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles—are dedicated to helping employees...
Exide Industries invests $17.2 million in lithium battery plant in India
Kolkata-based Exide Industries has invested INR 1.49 billion ($17.2 million) in Exide Energy Solutions through a rights offering. The investment will support the construction of a greenfield lithium battery plant in Bengaluru, India, in addition to other funding needs…
There’s Finally A Gaza Ceasefire Deal. How Much Faith Do Humanitarians Have In It?
Israel had until now ignored the international community in decimating Gaza, so humanitarians are expressing cautious optimism its military will abide…