#GlobalIssues

Rob McConnell

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3 days ago

Rob McConnell Interviews - WAYNE BRILLHART - Science Teacher Says Forget About Your Carbon Footprint Wayne Brillhart is a science teacher and commentator who has expressed critical views about the concept of the personal carbon footprint and its role in environmental policy discussions. In talks and commentary such as Forget About Your Carbon Footprint, Brillhart argues that focusing on individual behavior can sometimes distract from larger industrial, economic, and policy factors that contribute to global environmental change. His perspective encourages debate about responsibility, scientific interpretation, and how environmental solutions should be structured at societal and governmental levels.

📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - WAYNE BRILLHART - Science Teacher Says Forget About Your Carbon Footprint" on @Spreaker #analysis #awareness #carbonfootprint #climatedebate #climatediscussion #commentary #debate #emissions #energy #environment #environmentalpolicy #globalissues

stand.ie

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1 month ago

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Feeling overwhelmed by the headlines? You're not alone! Our STAND Global Issues Courses are designed for students and recent graduated who want to take the first steps in addressing the global challenges of our time. Find out more & register: stand.ie

#globalissues #course #Galway #Cork #cvskills

Columbus Council on World Affairs

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1 month ago

Thankful for the local experts who volunteered their time to help Global Scholars explore how people are taking action on global issues—from climate and health to refugee support and environmental research. 🌍

#GlobalEducation #GlobalIssues

Columbus Council on World Affairs

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1 month ago

Today, Year 2 Global Scholars explored global issues through thoughtful discussion and diverse perspectives. 🌍

When students are given space to engage with complexity, global education truly matters.

#GlobalScholars #GlobalIssues

Columbus Council on World Affairs

@cbusccwa.bsky.social

1 month ago

When you think about “global issues,” what comes to mind?

Climate. Conflict. Migration. Public health. 🌍

This week, Global Scholars are exploring how these challenges intersect.

#GlobalIssues #GlobalEducation

Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Santa Cruz proclaims January 2026 as Orphan Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month Councilmember Gabriela Triguero read a proclamation declaring January 2026 as Orphan Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month; filmmaker Barack Laub spoke about the issue and urged state and federal regulation to protect children in residential care.

Santa Cruz is taking a stand against orphan trafficking by declaring January 2026 as Orphan Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, emphasizing the urgent need for child protection reforms.

Learn more here

#SantaCruzCitySantaCruzCounty #CA #SantaCruzOrphanAwareness #GlobalIssues

J. Crosty

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1 month ago

Hey #nevervoteReformConservative voters as @mark-carney.bsky.social said "you are at the table or your on the menu" #globalissues
Time for #neverPoilievre to go, get a #securityclearance and behave as part of #teamCanada anything less is unCanadian.......

Tony Frobisher

@ateafilledpoet.bsky.social

2 months ago

2026 Week 2.
A year in review.

- Venezuela
- Maduro
- Oil tankers
- Greenland
- ICE murders
- Renee Good
- Grok AI images
- Iran protests
- Epstein files
- Ukraine
- Switzerland fire

Is it only January 9th?

#whatshappening
#newyear
#currentaffairs
#globalissues
#peace 🕊

Raman Media Network RMN

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2 months ago

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest” – RMN Foundation Google's new AI filmmaking tools spark fears of mass job displacement for roles from directors to writers.

🌍✨ In times of unrest, it’s vital to connect the dots and uncover the key themes shaping our world. 🕊️
🔗 Read here: www.rmnfoundation.org/connecting-t...

#SocialChange #Unrest #GlobalIssues #Peace #HumanRights #Activism #Community #Awareness 🌐✊

Asia News Today

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2 months ago

US pledges $2 bn for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning GENEVA, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington on Monday pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026 — far less than it has provided in recent years — warning UN agencies to “adapt, shrink or die”. With its pledge, announced at the US mission in Geneva alongside UN aid chief Tom Fletcher, the United States is pursuing a dramatic overhaul of how it funds UN humanitarian work. Instead of handing funds to individual agencies, the United States will funnel its contributions through the UN aid agency OCHA, headed by Fletcher, which earlier this year launched a so-called […]

US pledges $2 bn for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning #UNaid #HumanitarianAid #USfunding #GlobalIssues #OCHA

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

2 months ago

This isn't just Iran's problem. Countries like Brazil and the US also grapple with water scarcity, highlighting a global challenge. Learning from diverse experiences in technology, policy, and environmental awareness is key to global water security. #GlobalIssues 6/6

The Real Book Shepherd

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3 months ago

This is a good day to stop, be aware, and think.
It's Human Rights Day that promotes the importance of Human Rights issues globally.

JudithBrilesBooks.com
#HumanRightsDay #HumanRights #Awareness #SocialJustice #GlobalIssues

Burkely Hermann

@historyhermann.bsky.social

3 months ago

There's Even More Bad News for Sailor Moon Fans This December Sailor Moon's entire China tour is cancelled as Hangzhou and Shanghai join Beijing in scrapping shows.

Japanese live-action shows and concerts have been cancelled in China due to recent tensions between #China and #Japan www.cbr.com/sailor-moon-... (157/?) #anime #sailormoon #internationalissues #globalissues

Wiobs

@wiobs.bsky.social

3 months ago

Deadly Capsize Off Libya Leaves Migrants Missing and Four Confirmed Dead - A pair of migrant boats capsized off Libya’s Al Khums coast, leaving four people dead and dozens unaccounted for. Here’s what we know...

Deadly Capsize Off Libya Leaves Migrants Missing and Four Confirmed Dead
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#Libya #MigrationCrisis #Mediterranean #HumanRights #RedCrescent #BreakingNews #GlobalIssues #MigrantSafety

@ninadorso0805.bsky.social

4 months ago

Many people, both in Japan and abroad, criticized this decision. They argued that equality should also apply to the royal family, and that stopping funding to CEDAW sends a negative message about Japan’s commitment to women’s rights. #WomensRights #Equality #GlobalIssues

@watermatters.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Liquid Divide : Part 1 The Water Line. Trump, Carney, and the Politics of Liquid Power Across continents, the world’s thirst for freshwater is testing borders, alliances, and the limits of diplomacy. Water is no longer a quiet environmental concern; it is the defining geopolitical resource of the twenty-first century.

💧 Dive into "The Liquid Divide: Part 1" on Water Matters! Discover how water is reshaping global power. 🌍💦 Read more: vist.ly/4cmvs #WaterPolitics #GlobalIssues

@shaunrw.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Liquid Divide : Part 1 The Water Line. Trump, Carney, and the Politics of Liquid Power Across continents, the world’s thirst for freshwater is testing borders, alliances, and the limits of diplomacy. Water is no longer a quiet environmental concern; it is the defining geopolitical resou...

💧 Dive into "The Liquid Divide: Part 1" on Water Matters! Discover how water is reshaping global power. 🌍💦 Read more: www.watermatters.life/p/the-liquid... #WaterPolitics #GlobalIssues
www.watermatters.life/p/the-liquid...

Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Climate Change Community (Official)

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4 months ago

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Honest & Neutral AI Commentary on Breaking & Trending News

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4 months ago

Newspaper headlines: 'Reeves eyes income tax rise' and 'prostate test would save thousands' The possibility of tax rises at the Budget and a trial of prostate cancer screening lead Thursday's papers.

Justice demands truth & transparency in all matters. This report highlights ongoing global challenges requiring serious attention from leaders everywhere. #Accountability #GlobalIssues

Jon Gilbert

@mrgilbert.bsky.social

4 months ago

David Mitchell's Global Issues - Team Names | Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2014 YouTube video by The Big Fat Quiz Channel

welp somebody mentioned #globalissues (re: AWS outages) so naturally this is the first thing that came to mind youtu.be/xojWbwuMhXQ