How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change | Climate

How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change | Climate

Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, threatening their livelihoods, culture and environment. Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment, livelihoods and culture. Melting glaciers, avalanche risks and shorter climbing seasons jeopardise their way of life. This episode explores personal stories, economic effects and the Sherpas’ resilience. With global … Read more

How is climate change affecting food prices and inflation? | Food

How is climate change affecting food prices and inflation? | Food

Disruption to food supplies hits both wealthy and poor nations. Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock and transport are all affected. It could lead to higher inflation, as well as food security threats. What are the implications for people around the world? Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam Guests:George Monbiot – Environmental … Read more

How young Kenyans are calling for change | Politics

How young Kenyans are calling for change | Politics

We explore what made Kenyans get up from behind their screens and out into the streets to rise up against the political elite. Images of Gen Z confronting Kenyan police armed with tear gas, water cannon and live rounds have dominated headlines in recent weeks. What began as a social media movement opposing a proposed … Read more

How credible is US rhetoric on ‘policy change’ towards Israel? | Israel War on Gaza

How credible is US rhetoric on ‘policy change’ towards Israel? | Israel War on Gaza

Annelle Sheline talks about quitting her job at the US State Department due to frustration over ‘naive’ Israel policy. In this episode, Annelle Sheline tells host Steve Clemons that the contradictions in US policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza made her job as a State Department officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and … Read more

Is the world focused enough on climate change? | Climate Crisis

Is the world focused enough on climate change? | Climate Crisis

There are fears that wars in Gaza and Ukraine may deflect attention from the climate crisis. A state of emergency is declared in Zimbabwe, with extreme drought putting millions of people in danger. As wars rage in Gaza and Ukraine, the battle against climate change continues – but makes fewer headlines. Is the world paying … Read more

Will the death of Alexey Navalny change Russian politics? | Human Rights News

Will the death of Alexey Navalny change Russian politics? | Human Rights News

World leaders blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of his most outspoken critic. Alexey Navalny was respected worldwide and – despite being locked up for years in a prison cell – was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critic. That voice of dissent was silenced as Russia announced his death on Friday at … Read more

What’s behind North Korea’s shock change of policy towards the South? | Politics News

What’s behind North Korea’s shock change of policy towards the South? | Politics News

Pyongyang announces it is scrapping its long-term aim of reunification with South Korea. In a dramatic shift, North Korea is tearing up its goal of unification with South Korea, a policy that has been in place for decades. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also said his country does not want war – but will … Read more

Adapting in the face of climate change in rural Kenya | Climate Crisis

Adapting in the face of climate change in rural Kenya | Climate Crisis

“Will there be rain? I can’t tell. People used to come to me for advice, but now I tell them that I am also wondering what is happening,” says Clement Mangi, a traditional weather forecaster and farmer from Kenya. He uses traditional forecasting methods passed down for generations. But in recent years, most of the … Read more

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