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How can workers get a ‘just transition’ amid the climate crisis? | The Stream

Labour unions worldwide have for decades been on the frontline of efforts to restore, protect and improve worker rights. But as the global climate crisis intensifies, they are demanding a worker-friendly green future. Environmental organisations have for years lobbied governments to swiftly move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and now a growing number of labour movements is pushing for a ‘just transition’ where workers have a voice. The International Labour Organization will also discuss ways to achieve such a transition during its annual conference starting June 5. In a recent sign of how labour organisations are prioritising climate change, the Canadian Labour Congress’ annual convention heard from […]

China’s heatwave: “This is really serious”

An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up. China has issued its first national drought alert of the year as authorities battle forest fires and mobilise specialist teams to protect crops from scorching temperatures across the Yangtze River basin. The former UN Environment Executive Director and the President of the Green Belt and Road Institute, Erik Solheim speaks to Al Jazeera about China’s heatwave and drought. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #China #ClimateChange #Climate #GlobalWarming #Chongqing #Heatwave #Drought

New Zealand floods forces hundreds to evacuate

Heavy floods in New Zealand have forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. The city of Nelson has been hit the hardest. Further evacuations were ordered on Friday after 750mm of rain fell in three days. It could take years for New Zealand to recover from these floods. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #NewZealand #Flood #Flooding #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Climate #Rain #Evacuation

Europe’s Rhine River levels plummeting, hampering shipping

The Rhine River flows through six European countries and has been used to transport people and produce for thousands of years. But weeks of high temperatures and little or no rainfall have made it impassable for heavily laden ships. It is a main waterway for transporting coal, iron and other natural resources, and the lower the water level, the less cargo that can be carried on ships travelling its course. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Cologne. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Spain’s flamingos face climate change threat

Every year, tens of thousands of flamingos migrate to a reserve in southern Spain to breed. But the warming climate is starting to threaten their natural habitat. Al Jazeera’s Jillian Wolf reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Flamingo #ClimateChange #Spain #NaturalHabitat #Flamingos #GlobalWarming #Drought

Japanese urged to conserve electricity amid scorching weather

People living in and around Japan’s capital have been asked to cut back on their use of electricity. Japan is experiencing a heatwave, after its rainy season ended early for the first time in decades. It’s led to a surge in the use of air conditioners – and Tokyo is warning of power shortages. Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Eco-friendly mosque leads the way to a green future in Indonesia

Mosques in Indonesia are going eco-friendly. The country’s largest mosque is the world’s first place of worship certified for sustainable design. Istiqlal Mosque has been recognised for its efforts to reduce water and electricity consumption. That has led to smaller mosques attempting to do the same. Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Indonesia #IstiqlalMosque #AlJazeeraEnglish

How To Start New Habits That Can Change Your Life

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DO YOU WANT IT BAD ENOUGH? | Stefan James Motivation

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In Order To Change Your Life, You Need To Learn This First!

I am the person who I am today because I decided to change my life for the better. Sometimes you need to hit your emotional threshold before you’re ready to take the next step in your growth and evolution. The person that you want to become is going to be determined by the people whom you surround yourself with. Are you ready to discover how you can create your own Mastermind Group of highly successful people? Get instant access to my FREE Mastermind cheatsheet: https://projectlifemastery.com/mastermindcheatsheet/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=mastermind-cheatsheet-promo&utm_term=in-order-to-change-your-life-you-need-to-learn-this-first&utm_content=lc-youtube-description 🤔 ABOUT THIS VIDEO 👇 Before you can change your life, you need to learn something very important. We’ve all faced dark times where we […]