Annual emissions from the world’s merchant fleet have reached 1.12bn tonnes of CO², or nearly 4.5% of all global emissions of this greenhouse gas.
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Corruption
DW: Merkel’s CDU under fire over nomination of far-right ex-spy chief
The decision to have Hans-Georg Maassen run as a candidate in Germany’s upcoming general election has prompted a wave a criticism for Merkel’s conservatives — and accusations of far-right pandering. Read here
Corruption
Middle East Eye – Belgian arms produced in Egypt fuel human rights abuses, says report
‘A new report has revealed how Belgian-designed arms fuelling human rights abuses in Egypt are being produced offshore to circumvent the state’s arms embargo against Cairo.’ Read the article HERE.
Climate Crisis
Adam Tooze: Germany Chooses Economic Nostalgia Over Saving the Planet
Central bankers are recognizing they have the power and responsibility to fight climate change. The Bundesbank would rather not. Read here
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