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Converging Crises: Capitalism, Poverty, and the Failure of Green Capitalism

By Cade Dunbar Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Cade Dunbar is an Australian writer and journalist based in Santiago, Chile and an intern at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Source: Globetrotter On Friday, 17 October 2025, the UN Development Programme released the 2025…

 Human Gene Editing and the CRISPR Revolution

CRISPR-based technology is advancing rapidly, driving international competition. Its promise to transform medicine is colliding with political and social realities, even as applications expand.

Technology Empires and the Race to Cement Dominance

American and Chinese influence increasingly relies on technology services, and both powers are attempting to solidify their dominance even as other countries catch up.

Green Capitalism in the Americas: False Solutions, Real Threats

In this special issue of the NACLA Report, we critically examine the rise of green capitalism in the region in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November.

The Rising Cost of Your Morning Brew: How Climate Change Is Brewing a Coffee Crisis

Severe weather, shifting trade policies, and a lack of support for small farmers are driving coffee prices sky high. Without urgent investment, your daily brew could become a luxury.

“Little Free Library’s Not-So-Little Commitment to Getting the Word Out”

By Damon Orion Author Bio: Damon Orion is a writer, journalist, musician, artist, and teacher in Santa Cruz, California. His work has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Spirituality + Health, Classic Rock, High Times, and other publications. Read more of his…

Sperm Whales Have Culture Too: Strong Evidence That Clans, Culture, and Dialects Are Not Unique to Humans

By Hal Whitehead Author Bio: Hal Whitehead has been studying sperm whales for 40 years, tracking their groups at sea from a 40-foot sailing boat and trying to understand their social and cultural lives. He is a professor at Dalhousie University…