Author Archives: soshow

Volunteerism: Path to Achieve UNs Agenda 2030

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec 06 (IPS) – The International Volunteer Day, a worldwide event commemorated every year on the 5th of December, comes at the end of a long line of special commemorations, each of them relevant and paramount to achieve the UN’s Agenda 2030. Read the full story, “Volunteerism: Path to Achieve UNs Agenda 2030”, […]

An Ineffective Mexico, in the Face of Maritime Pollution

VERACRUZ, Mexico, Dec 05 (IPS) – Mexico has more than 11,000 square kilometers of continental coastline and intense maritime traffic. This Latin American country received 12 045 vessels as of July, compared to 11 971 on that date in 2021. Read the full story, “An Ineffective Mexico, in the Face of Maritime Pollution”, on globalissues.org […]

Rich Nations Doubly Responsible for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 06 (IPS) – Natural flows do not respect national boundaries. The atmosphere and oceans cross international borders with little difficulty, as greenhouse gases (GHGs) and other fluids, including pollutants, easily traverse frontiers. Read the full story, “Rich Nations Doubly Responsible for Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, on globalissues.org → find more fun & […]

The Decline and Fall of Democracy Worldwide

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (IPS) – A head of state who presided over an authoritarian regime in Southeast Asia, was once asked about rigged elections in his country. “I promised I will give you the right to vote” he said, “but I didn’t say anything about counting those votes.” Read the full story, “The Decline […]

An Ineffective Mexico, in the Face of Maritime Pollution

VERACRUZ, Mexico, Dec 05 (IPS) – Mexico has more than 11,000 square kilometers of continental coastline and intense maritime traffic. This Latin American country received 12 045 vessels as of July, compared to 11 971 on that date in 2021. Read the full story, “An Ineffective Mexico, in the Face of Maritime Pollution”, on globalissues.org […]