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 […]
Frustrations still simmer in a small Ohio town in the United States, where a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed earlier this month. New health clinics are being set up for residents despite assurances by local officials that there is no health risk. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports. – 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/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ohio #toxictrain #US #UnitedStates
In northern Syria, disaster is overlapping disaster. The damage, in a region already ravaged by war, from last week’s earthquakes has been enormous and entire communities have been forced to leave their homes. Aid from across the border has finally begun to arrive, but activists and emergency teams have criticised the slow response to the disaster and people living their worry that it is too little, too late. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar has more from Jinderes, northwest Syria. 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 #SyriaEarthquake #Earthquake #War #Conflict […]
A Pacific storm continues to pound the state of California a day after flooding and mudslide risks forced the evacuation of thousands of people. At least 14 people have been killed since last week, according to the California governor’s office, with a five-year-old still missing in the floods. More than 34 million people are under flood warnings in the state. Al Jazeera’s @RobReynolds reports from Santa Cruz, in northern California, the US. – 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/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #California #storm
The United Nations Security Council has held an emergency meeting on the recent developments at the Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied east Jerusalem. On Tuesday, Israel’s new security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the mosque compound, an intrusion that was widely condemned. Al Jazeera Diplomatic Editor James Bays reports from UN headquarters in New York City, the US. 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 #Palestine #Jerusalem #UnitedNations #UN #SecurityCouncil #BenGvir #Israel #AlAqsa
Ten people have been killed and several others injured after a gas tanker exploded near the South African city of Boksburg, causing widespread damage. Rescuers say the deadly blast occurred after a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) got caught beneath a bridge close to a hospital and houses. Emergency services say they are investigating. Al Jazeera’s @SoniaGallego reports. – 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/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SouthAfrica #explosion
The government in the United Kingdom has held an emergency meeting to discuss contingency plans for a wave of strikes. Workers across the UK are demanding pay rises to keep up with the soaring cost of living. The disruption is expected to affect several sectors over the Christmas holiday period. Al Jazeera’s @JonahHull reports from London, the UK. – 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/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UK #United Kingdom #strikes
The world’s largest active volcano is erupting for the first time in 38 years. Communities below Mauna Loa in Hawaii are watching with concern. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro reports. – 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/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Hawaii #volcano
El Salvador’s government has extended sweeping emergency measures used to crack down on powerful street gangs for another month. The government defends the measure as helping to dismantle ‘terrorist structures.’ They were first announced in March, and have been criticised by rights groups but the public seems to have embraced them. Al Jazeera’s John Holman 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 #ElSalvador #Gang #Gangs #ElSalvador #Police #Arrests #Emergency
Chile’s government says a critical water shortage brought on by the longest drought in history is much worse than thought. There are fears it could even be permanent. Experts say the country is now facing an unprecedented climate emergency. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor @Lucia Newman reports from Coquimbo, Chile. – 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/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Chile #WaterShortage
