Himisha Kaur

Nov 30, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Denish Ogen Rwot |Vikas Meshram |Robert Hunziker |Himisha Kaur

The northern parts of South Sudan, particularly Aweil in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, has been hit hard by relentless flooding, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The floods have had a particularly devastating impact on returnees, many of whom had recently resettled in Aweil after months of displacement due to the ongoing crisis in neighboring Sudan.

Nov 30, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vikas Meshram |Robert Hunziker |Himisha Kaur |Bryan Dyne

Our irresponsible behavior towards the Earth raises a critical question: What kind of world are we leaving for the next generation? Issues like air pollution, severe water crises, depleting natural resources, and employment disparities make it clear that future generations will face an undeniably challenging life. This irresponsibility and lack of visionary leadership have compounded the risks posed by the climate crisis to children’s futures, making it a matter of grave concern.

Nov 29, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Robert Hunziker |Vikas Meshram |Himisha Kaur |Bryan Dyne

“Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes.” (Source: Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action, Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024)Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an “emergency summit” within the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference d/d November 2024.

Nov 27, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vikas Meshram |Himisha Kaur |Bryan Dyne |Robert Hunziker

The crisis of global warming is knocking on the doors of nations across the world. In this context, it is unfortunate that the COP-29 summit held in Baku failed to yield any concrete decisions to save the planet. Developed countries seem to be reneging on their past commitments, unwilling to provide financial aid to poorer nations in the fight against global warming. It is not as if these nations are unaware of the catastrophic consequences of the climate crisis.

Nov 27, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Junaid Ahmad |Himisha Kaur |Roaa Shamallakh |Binoy Kampmark

“From the scenes we saw, it looked like the war between Palestine and Israel. A bloody game has been played and brutality is too small a word for what these sadistic scoundrels are doing. When we ran away from there, there were dead bodies under our feet.