Human Rights, Existentially Threatened by Climate Change
The overwhelming majority of climate victims will be—indeed, already are—found in countries that have contributed relatively little to the problem.
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India’s Colossal Blunder in Kashmir
By holding its own citizens hostage, the Modi government has turned previously pro-India Kashmiris against India.
Indian Activists Oppose Oil Refinery Project Citing Environmental Concerns, As Protests Flare Up
Activists claim India's land acquisition acts were misused to get lands for the project from farmers.
Call the Crime in Kashmir by Its Name: Ongoing Genocide
While the world avoids calling the crime by its name, Kashmiris are facing an ongoing genocide.
Why Speaking to Yourself in the Third Person Makes You Wiser
Wisdom and good decision making are within your power: just as soon as you start speaking of yourself in the third…
Witch-hunting Still Claims Lives in Rural India
The victims seldom get the opportunity to reach a court of law before they become targets of mobs.
Can Indian Democracy Survive Modi’s Assault on Liberalism?
The re-elected prime minister's embrace of Hindu nationalism rejects liberalism and leaves democracy hanging in the…
Green Growth is Trusted to Fix Climate Change – Here’s the Problem with That
Economic growth created the climate crisis and continues to fuel it- 'green' growth is no solution.
Pseudoscience is Taking Over Social Media – and Putting Us All at Risk
Conspiracy theories have a powerful appeal as they can help people make sense of events or issues they feel they…
Why Science Needs the Humanities to Solve Climate Change
Climate change isn't just a technical challenge- it also involves ethics, social and cultural values.
Privacy Is The New Wilderness We Must Protect
A new conception of privacy as an ambient, public good is necessary if we are to save our rights as individuals.