Tag: United Nations

“Other countries should follow Norway's leadership, and adopt similar zero deforestation commitments."

"...it gives us a better idea of what the American left will be facing from this ‘new’ right for the foreseeable future..."

“What’s amazing is not that this hall of seasoned professionals laughed at him, but that he doesn’t get more laughter in the United States."

For almost two decades, Shell has pushed the same proposal to tackle climate change, which still hasn’t come to fruition.

40 million Americans live in poverty, and 18.5 million Americans live in extreme poverty.

There’s nothing wrong with increasing efficiency and eliminating waste at the U.N., but it’s crucial that we don’t curtail the U.N.’s ability to save the lives of men, women and children worldwide.

Despite a generally abysmal human rights record, North Korea has shown improvement in one specific area: disability rights.

Trump’s remarks would be considered inappropriate at a Model UN meeting, let alone in addressing the real thing.

A "pollution-free planet" is achievable but the world must take immediate action to meet that goal.

The health of the oceans is vital for the survival of all humanity.