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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 […]

Putin endorses evacuation of Ukraine’s Kherson region

Russian President Vladimir Putin says civilians should leave Ukraine’s Kherson region as the Ukrainian army pushes further south. It is the first time he has admitted how volatile the battle for the area has become. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. 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 #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #Zelensky #Putin #War #Military #NATO

How much influence does BRICS wield on the world stage? | Inside Story

The world’s top five emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – are holding their annual summit virtually. The meeting is taking place against a complex geopolitical backdrop. From the war in Ukraine and trade disputes between China and the U-S, to a global economy trying to recover from the fallout of Covid-19. Chinese President Xi Jinping – who’s hosting this year’s summit – has criticised the West’s handling of the Ukraine crisis and called for co-ordination to prevent disruptions to the global economic recovery. But role can BRICS play? Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Fellow […]

South Africa: Death toll reaches 45 in KwaZulu Natal floods

Flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province has killed dozens of people. It follows heavy rain on Monday that has swept away roads, submerged homes and forced many people from their houses. Several others are missing and mudslides are hampering rescue work. The government has deployed the army to help emergency teams. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SouthAfrica