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To Stop Shell From Pulling 'World Into the Abyss,' Climate Groups Deliver Groundbreaking Summons

Rich Nations Aren't 'Paying Their Fair Share' to Mitigate the Climate Crisis, Says Report Released at COP24

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

"Unless there is a fair deal that accounts for the legacy of climate change caused by industrialized developed countries, we will never have a sustainable global strategy."

200+ Groups Call on Senate to Reject 'Pesticide Industry Loyalist' Scott Hutchins as USDA's Top Scientist

Andrea Germanos, staff writer

Agricultural workers in Salinas, California. (Photo: Michael Davidson/flickr/cc)

"The Trump Administration has, again, proven that they are more interested in...

New 'Groundbreaking' Bill Would Put Firm Pause on Out-of-Control Food Industry Mega-Mergers

Andrea Germanos, staff writer

"Consolidation has now reached a point where the top four firms in almost every...

Warnings Pile Up Against Trump's Really Horrible Pick for Top USDA Scientist

Despite Panama Papers, EU Pitching Another Tax Evasion 'Smokescreen'

Rip-Off Tax Treaties 'Making the World More Unequal'

Historic Climate Deal Reached, But Campaigners say the Work is Just Beginning

Women Leaders agree COP21 Must Have "Gender-Responsive" Deal

Foreshadowing Paris, Failure in Bonn Chastised as 'Calamity' for Climate

Life and Death on the Line as Rich Nations Evade Climate Pledges in Bonn

Tip of Iceberg? EU Rules Against Sweetheart Tax Deals for Corporations

Rich Nations Failing to Meet Climate Obligations at Expense of Poor

UN to Host Meeting of World Leaders on Refugee Crisis

In Escape from Brutality, Refugees March on Foot Towards Austria

Aid Groups to World Leaders: Time to Force Israel to Lift Blockade on Gaza

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Yes Men: Davos Breakthrough! World Leaders See the Light, Vow to End World Poverty Once and for All

On the eve of the 40th anniversary annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, several key world leaders have pledged to develop, by the end of this year's meeting, a cogent and actionable plan to end global poverty. "In light of the recent tragedy in Haiti, which was already on the brink due to free-market policies, it is clear that taking a new tack to end poverty is morally necessary," said Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab. (See video here )