(2019-09-19). How the rise of populism is fuelling climate science denial across Europe. nationofchange.org 
This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. In December 2015, European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker stood at a podium to hail the world's first comprehensive agreement to take action on climate change, and told the world, "the Paris Agreement now …
(2019-09-19). Trump Officials: UNC-Duke Program Too Positive on Islam. truthdig.com 
The Trump administration is threatening to cut funding for a Middle East studies program run by the University of North Carolina and Duke University, arguing that it's misusing a federal grant to advance "ideological priorities" and unfairly promote "the positive aspects of Islam" but not Christianity or Judaism. | An Aug. 29 letter from the U.S. Education Department orders the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies to revise its offerings by Sept. 22 or risk losing future funding from a federal grant that's awarded to dozens of universities to support foreign language instruction. The consortium received $2…
(2019-09-19). President Trump's Stupid Border Wall Could Destroy 22 Archaeological Sites According to New Report. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump's wall along the U.S.-Mexico border could destroy 22 archaeological sites in Arizona, according to a new report produced by the National Park Service. The report was obtained by the Washington Post through a Freedom of Information …
(2019-09-19). Will Americans Let Trump Start World War III for Saudi Arabia and Israel? globalresearch.ca On Saturday, September 14th, two oil refineries and other oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia were hit and set ablaze by 18 drones and 7 cruise missiles, dramatically slashing Saudi Arabia's oil production by half, from about ten million to five …
(2019-09-19). Tincture Making Workshop. indybay.org Terra Cultura is an Educational Eco-Arts Farm. | Our mission is to strengthen community resilience through education and collaboration in agroecology, sustainable living, and the arts. | We facilitate hands-on learning and cooperative projects that strengthen our food systems, environment, and communities. Together, we are nourishing a culture of environmental stewardship and honing the tools to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
(2019-09-19). Saudis Show Off Charred Junk, Insist Iran Responsible for Aramco Attack. Will Trump Unleash the Dogs of War? globalresearch.ca First up, we have the neocon windup clown, Senator Marco Rubio. | . | . | . | . | Situation with #Iran is a very serious matter. | This is one of those #3amcalls that requires steady & serious American leadership. | We must bring …
(2019-09-19). Disputing Trump Claims, Japan Says No Evidence Iran Was Behind Saudi Attack. globalresearch.ca Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono told reporters Wednesday that he has not seen any intelligence indicating Iran was behind the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend, contradicting Saudi and Trump administration claims about the incident. | "We …
(2019-09-19). Is the "Extinction Rebellion" a Scheme Cooked Up by the Alt-Establishment? globalresearch.ca The so-called "Extinction Rebellion" set to begin later this month with "Global Climate Strikes" could be a scheme cooked up by the Alt-Establishment, which refers to the con game being played by the current power brokers who deceptively misportray themselves …
(2019-09-19). Massive Loss of Life, Genocide Warnings in Three African Countries. globalresearch.ca These genocide warnings concern current threats to the peoples of Cameroon1, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi. Beyond the primary concern for all the people in national groups, a pattern is emerging globally which should remind North Americans …
(2019-09-19). Is the United Nations Becoming a Public Relations Asset for Wall Street? globalresearch.ca "My whole life in politics was marked by a political version, on a small scale, of the epic global contest that is now under way between inclusive cooperation—involving networks and diverse people working toward a common goal—and the reassertion of …
(2019-09-19). Stunning discovery of pre-human fossil skull in Ethiopia. wsws.org As a near complete skull 3.8 million years old, the find opens the road to future research that will allow scientists to look back to more primitive species, while being able to reassess the transition to true humans.
(2019-09-19). Desperate Central Bankers Grab for More Power. globalresearch.ca Conceding that their grip on the economy is slipping, central bankers are proposing a radical economic reset that would shift yet more power from government to themselves. | Central bankers are acknowledging that they are out of ammunition. Mark Carney, …
(2019-09-19). Houthi Rebels Overturned the Middle East Geopolitical Chessboard. globalresearch.ca We are the Houthis and we're coming to town. With the spectacular attack on Abqaiq, Yemen's Houthis have overturned the geopolitical chessboard in Southwest Asia — going as far as introducing a whole new dimension: the distinct possibility of …
(2019-09-19). Open Letter to US Congress: Why the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 Must be Opposed. globalresearch.ca Author's Note: The US Congress is currently considering the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. If this bill becomes law it will increase conflict between the US and China and increase US meddling in Hong Kong. It …
(2019-09-19). What the "War on Terror" Really Is, and How to Fight It. globalresearch.ca First published in December 2015 in the month following the Paris terror attacks | The attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015, and in San Bernardino on December 4, 2015, have provided ample "justification" for authorities to ramp up "The War …
(2019-09-19). The Ansarullah's Aramco Drone Strike versus "The Real Act of War" against Yemen. globalresearch.ca Pompeo's provocative pronouncement that the Ansarullah's drone strike on Aramco's oil facilities was an "act of war" is extremely hypocritical because it ignores the fact that the Saudis were the ones to initiate the international dimension of the War on …
(2019-09-19). Spy vs Spy vs Spy: The Mysterious Mr. Smolenkov. globalresearch.ca A new spy story has been making the rounds in Washington, but this time it involved a brave Russian official who allegedly was allegedly recruited while in the Russian Embassy in Washington in 2007 and then worked secretly for the …
(2019-09-19). Iraqi Kids Test Positive for Depleted Uranium Remnants Near Former US Air Base. truthout.org | | For the first time, independent researchers have found that the bodies of Iraqi children born with congenital disabilities, such as heart disease and malformed limbs, near a former United States air base in southern Iraq are contaminated with high levels of radioactive heavy metals associated with toxic depleted uranium pollution leftover from the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. | The findings appear to bolster claims made by Iraqi doctors who observed high rates of congenital disabilities in bab…
(2019-09-19). Climate Change Is "Not a Threat"? globalresearch.ca I only listened to a small part of the Greta Thunberg's U.S. congressional hearings this morning but was rather stupefied by the general ignorance and hubris of several of the U.S. commentators. Two main ideas stood out for the …
(2019-09-19). Canada's Arctic Initiative in the Geopolitical Crucible. globalresearch.ca The problem of Canada's Arctic policy, or lack thereof, lies in its attachment and dependence to Western models of security and integration, and particularly to its traditional ally, the United States. | The last several years have seen an exponential rise …
(2019-09-19). Who Needs John Bolton? Trump's Neocons Are Determined to Go to War Against Iran. globalresearch.ca Following John Bolton's departure from the White House, Saudi Arabia's oil facility was attacked by drones operated by the Houthi rebels of Yemen. Trump and his Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo once again claimed that it was the Iranians …
(2019-09-19). Here Is How China-US Trade War Impacts Iran. globalresearch.ca In the last week of August, China added crude oil imports from the US to its tariff list for the first time in a retaliatory decision against the US decision to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese products. China imports about …
(2019-09-19). Trump Regime Anti-Iran Blame Game. globalresearch.ca The blame game is longstanding US, NATO, Israeli policy — falsely blaming a targeted nation, entity, group, or individual for something they had nothing to do with. | Time and again, the tactic is used as a pretext to pursue a …
(2019-09-19). The Struggle for Peace in Afghanistan: Is Community Engagement the Key? globalresearch.ca I have just read a superb book by Mark Isaacs, an Australian who has documented several years of effort by a group of incredibly committed young people in Afghanistan to build peace in that war-torn country the only way …
(2019-09-19). Global Research Publishers: Special Offers On Our Book Titles. globalresearch.ca All of these titles from Global Research Publishers are available in print and PDF (e-book). For our North American customers they are also available in bulk for a discounted price. If you prefer to shop using Amazon, they are also …
(2019-09-19). "Killer Robots" Could Commit "Atrocities" Says Former Google Engineer. globalresearch.ca Laura Nolan, a former Google software engineer who left the company in protest of Project Maven, Google's since-abandoned artificial intelligence development program for military drones, says killer robots could commit atrocities. If governments turn control of their weapons …
(2019-09-19). Greta Tells Congress to #UniteBehindtheScience. commondreams.org Climate Crisis Committee joint hearing September 18, 2019 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Thunberg, who recently sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-carbon emissions sailboat, is in Washington to discuss the climate crisis with lawmakers and will speak at the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23 in New York. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-19). Teachers Should Join the Student Strikes. commondreams.org Schools should be community hubs that prepare people for the skills we will need going forward to live through climate change. (Photo: Guy Smallman/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-19). Over 2000 scientists across the globe pledge to join tomorrow's climate strike. nationofchange.org The Global Climate Strike kicks off tomorrow and will continue until September 27th. Over 2000 scientists from 40 countries will be joining the world's youth climate activists as well as adults who are all demanding an end to the use of fossil fuels. What started off with a generation of school students raising their voices …
(2019-09-19). California Is Ready to Ensure Every Public College Student Has Access to Abortion. aclu.org The state legislature has passed the first bill in the nation ensuring medication abortion is available on UC and CSU campuses. | In a year when we've seen states throughout the South and Midwest move to ban abortion and restrict access to reproductive health, California could soon cement its reputation as a leader in reproductive freedom. This past week, the state legislature passed SB 24 to ensure that medication abortion is available to college students in public universities. | Jessy Rosales, a UC student, stru…
(2019-09-19). What the Felicity Huffman Scandal Says About America. commondreams.org As wealth continues to concentrate at the top, the extremely wealthy are using it shut out students who are already hundreds of steps behind on the road to success—all to give the already affluent another boost along the way. (Photo: Shutterstock) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-19). Amnesty head: Climate crisis is a "death penalty" for humanity. Leaders need political will to act. nationofchange.org More than a million students are expected to walk out of class on Friday in a Global Climate Strike, with more than 800 climate strikes scheduled in the United States alone. Strikes are also being organized in another 150 countries around the world. In our New York studio, we speak to Amnesty International's Secretary General …
(2019-09-19). Thousands of climate strikes set to take place around the world. thecanary.co Students, workers and campaigners are gearing up for what could be the largest climate protests in history with thousands of events around the world.The climate strikes, which will see children and young people walking out of lessons and lectures on Friday to call for urgent climate action, are being backed by unions, charities, businesses and politicians.The UK Student Climate Network (UKSCN) says more than 200 events are taking place across the UK, with — for the first time — adults being encouraged to join the youngsters as they strike.UKSCN is calling on politicians to bring in a "Green New Deal" to…
(2019-09-19). Amnesty Head: Climate Crisis Is a "Death Penalty" for Humanity. truthout.org | | More than a million students are expected to walk out of class on Friday in a Global Climate Strike, with more than 800 climate strikes scheduled in the United States alone. Strikes are also being organized in another 150 countries around the world. In our New York studio, we speak to Amnesty International's Secretary General Kumi Naidoo, who has urged school districts across the globe to allow students to walk out of school on Friday without facing punishment. In a letter, Naidoo, who is also the former…
(2019-09-19). Australia's radical history of school strikes. greenleft.org.au 
civil rights Greg AdamsonIssue 1238 Australia high school students social conscienceSeptember 19, 2019What could 15-year-old School Strike 4 Climate activist Harriet O'Shea Carre possibly te…
(2019-09-19). Amnesty Head: Climate Crisis Is a "Death Penalty" for Humanity. Leaders Need Political Will to Act. democracynow.org 
More than a million students are expected to walk out of class on Friday in a Global Climate Strike, with more than 800 climate strikes scheduled in the United States alone. Strikes are also being organized in another 150 countries around the world. In our New York studio, we speak to Amnesty International's Secretary General Kumi Naidoo, who has urged school districts across the globe to allow students to walk out of school on Friday without facing punishment. In a letter, Naidoo, who is also the former executive director of Greenpeace, writes, "Children should not be punished for speaking out about the great in…
(2019-09-19). 'Secretary of Corporate Interests' More Like It, Say Critics of Trump's Anti-Worker Labor Nominee. commondreams.org Progressive groups and Democratic lawmakers expressed serious concerns Thursday about corporate attorney Eugene Scalia—President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Labor Department—as the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee met to consider his nomination. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-19). 'Students Have Led and We Must Follow': Thousands of Scientists From 40 Nations Join Global Climate Strike. commondreams.org Joining the labor movement, Amazon workers, and teachers in refusing to allow children to carry the burden of securing the planet's future by demanding climate action, more than 2,000 scientists on Thursday pledged to take part in the Global Climate Strike and week of action beginning Friday. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-19). Teachers and Walmart Workers Top List as Sanders Campaign Hits 1 Million Individual Donors. commondreams.org With 99.95 percent of those who gave still able to do so again, 2020 candidate says record milestone—reached faster than any other campaign in history—"is astonishing." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-19). Italian Politics: What Happened to Luigi Di Maio's Antinuclear Commitment? globalresearch.ca Like all European environmental parties, without any exception, Luigi Di Maio's Five-Star Movement is deeply anti-nuclear. It campaigned vehemently on this theme. And like all European environmental parties, when they come to power, they defend NATO, its wars and …
(2019-09-19). Charter Schools Were Never a Good Idea. They Were a Corporate Plot All Along. commondreams.org Charter schools are a scheme to eliminate the public from public education paid for at public expense. (Photo: The Progressive) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2019-09-18). You know the school system is broken when children are put into isolation for wearing the wrong shoes. thecanary.co Children across the UK have recently returned to school after the summer holidays. And with the beginning of the new term, there's been a flurry of stories about the draconian uniform policies being implemented across the country. | But not only are the policies draconian, so too are the punishments schools are inflicting on children who breach the uniform code. Children are being put into isolation or forced to walk in shoes that are causing them pain because their schools appear to put a dress code above pupil welfare. | And this says everything about what's wrong with our education system and its priorities.
(2019-09-18). "Crazies" in Charge of America's "Nuclear Button": Trump's New (Acting) National Security Adviser Said Nuclear War with USSR Was Winnable. globalresearch.ca "Plus àßa change, plus c'est la même chose", | "The more things change, the more they stay the same", Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, (Les Guêpes, July 1848) | *** | President Donald Trump's acting national security adviser, former Reagan administration …
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(2019-09-18). Why You Should Care About #ShutDownDC and the Global Climate Strike. counterpunch.org Today's news cycle suggests that climate activism is no more than showing up to a protest once in a while. Wave a sign around, believe in science, and you're set. Politicians and people of note are given credit simply for acknowledging the fact that global warming is happening. This type of rhetoric is dangerous. It More
(2019-09-18). "Beaten Down, Worked Up": Steven Greenhouse on the Past, Present and Future of American Labor. democracynow.org 
As UAW workers stand on picket lines across the country, teachers prepare to strike in Chicago, and thousands of healthcare workers with Kaiser Permanente plan to strike in October, we speak with longtime labor reporter Steven Greenhouse, author of the new book "Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor." Among other issues, Greenhouse discusses how labor and climate activists are teaming up to push for a Green New Deal.
(2019-09-18). Headlines for September 18, 2019. democracynow.org Israeli PM Netanyahu Fails to Win Majority in Deadlocked Election, Climate Researchers Warn of Potential 7 Degree Temperature Rise by 2100, Greta Thunberg Tells U.S. Senators to Work Harder on Climate Crisis, Tropical Depression to Dump 18 Inches of Rain on Parts of Texas Gulf Coast, Trump Admin Seeks to Revoke California's Auto Emissions Standards, "I Have No Obligation to Be Honest to the Media," Testifies Trump's Ex-Campaign Manager, Trump Tells Campaign Rally in New Mexico, "We Love Our Hispanics", U.S. Senate Votes to Sanction China over Violations of Uyghurs' Human Rights , 75 Countries Using Artificial Int…
(2019-09-17). Fossil Fuel Industry Climate Denial Shifts as Climate Crisis Worsens. therealnews.com 
The fossil fuel industry has for decades funded climate science disinformation campaigns, sowing seeds of scientific doubt. As the climate crisis has grown, its PR machine now points to the industry as part of the solution…
(2019-09-17). Tennessee Republicans in Fisticuffs Over School Vouchers. progressive.org Hot chicken, sex, and cocaine are part of the story of how Tennessee became the latest state to succumb to the Betsy DeVos-backed voucher craze. The result could determine how the GOP addresses the issue across the country.
(2019-09-17). Iran: Labour and student activists sentenced to more than 100 years. greenleft.org.au 
Workers rights Susan PriceIssue 1238 Iran Haft-Tappeh sugar mill workersSeptember 17, 2019Union leader Esmail Bakhshi, student and civil rights activist, Sepideh Gholian, and four activist journalists were sentenced to long prison sentences by the Iranian…