Tag: global inequality
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Climate Crisis Is New Colonialism
The Irony at the Heart of Climate Change The climate crisis exposes a troubling irony: the nations least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions are often the first and most severely affected by its impacts. Small island states, least-developed countries, and communities in the global south face stronger storms, higher sea levels, and longer droughts while…
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Climate Crisis Is New Colonialism: Unequal Impacts Worldwide
Introduction: A Crisis That Mirrors Colonial Legacies The climate crisis is not just a scientific or environmental issue; it is a social and political phenomenon that exposes deep-rooted unequal power structures. The countries that contribute the least to greenhouse gas emissions are often the ones bearing the heaviest costs—rising seas, extreme weather, and disrupted livelihoods.…
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Those Left Behind: Unraveling the Global Fight Against Poverty
Introduction: The Persistent Challenge of Global Poverty Poverty is more than a lack of money; it is a denial of dignity, opportunity, and choice. While the international community vowed to eradicate poverty through the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how fragile progress can be. This article…