comments feedA Tribute to Professor Sir Howard Fergus (22 July 1937 – 23 March 2023) Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, March 27, 2023 ― The people of Montserrat and The UWI Community mourn the loss of Professor Sir Howard Fergus, KBE, BA, PhD UWI; MEd Manc; Cert Ed who transitioned on Thursday, March 23, 2023. […]
A Donbas Diary: Looking back at the early stages of the conflict in Ukraine
March 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
By Fergie Chambers Source: Globetrotter It is evening in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, one of NATO’s easternmost members. I am waiting at the edge of Izvor Park in the city center to meet with a young friend who has fled Ukraine. In the backdrop of the park is the Palace of the Parliament, the brutalist […]
Doomsday Clock Set at 90 Second to Midnight – Russia-Ukraine War Pushes Iconic Doomsday Clock Closest to Midnight Ever
February 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
“Unprecedented Danger”: Russia-Ukraine War Pushes Iconic Doomsday Clock Closest to Midnight Ever in its History. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Also Cite Bio-Threats, Nuclear Proliferation, Climate Crisis, State-Sponsored Disinformation and Disruptive Technology. WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 24, 2023 – The Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds to midnight, due largely but not exclusively to Russia’s invasion of […]
Why the Climate Justice March in South Korea could be a game changer for the Environment
January 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
By Alice S. Kim Source: Globetrotter On September 24, 2022, more than 30,000 people occupied the main roads of downtown Seoul, South Korea, for the nation’s largest climate justice march. The sheer turnout of people from all walks of life and the participation by a wide range of advocacy groups were a testament to the impact of […]
Why does our skin wrinkle in water?
January 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mark Changizi’s study offers a scientific and anthropological explanation for a phenomenon many take for granted. By Omala Snyder Author Bio: Omala Snyder studies English literature, creative writing, and international relations at Dartmouth College, where she works at the student newspaper. Born and raised in London, England, she plans to pursue a career in journalism. […]
The U.S. egged on the coup in Peru
January 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
By Vijay Prashad and José Carlos Llerena Robles Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, editor, and journalist. He is a writing fellow and chief correspondent at Globetrotter. He is an editor of LeftWord Books and the director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He is a senior non-resident […]
Aric Sleeper: ‘Public Trust’—A key legal tool to preserve our natural resources
January 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Law professor Mary Wood breaks down how people can protect their right to clean air, water, and land as well as fortify their climate change resiliency. By Aric Sleeper Author Bio: Aric Sleeper is an independent journalist whose work, which covers topics including labor, drug reform, food, and more, has appeared in the San Francisco […]
An entire decade of benefits denial for vets after toxic chemical exposure?
January 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
By Jonathan Sharp Author Bio: Jonathan Sharp is the chief financial officer at Environmental Litigation Group, PC. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the law firm specializes in toxic exposure cases for veterans and their families. Source: Independent Media Institute Credit Line: This article was produced by Earth | Food | Life, a project of the Independent […]
22 Karat gold jewelry and the history of gold necklaces
November 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Gold has been used as a form of currency for hundreds of years. But it is only recently that gold jewelry has become a staple in society. Gold jewellery has been around for centuries, but the history of gold necklaces is not as old. In the 19th century, people used gold to show their wealth […]
6 things every educated person should know
November 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We all want our children to be successful in life, and one of the best ways to help them achieve this is by ensuring that they receive a good education. But what does it mean to be educated? What should every person know? In this blog post, we will discuss six things that every educated […]
