Welcome to COP27. Thank You for Not Protesting
At this year’s UN climate conference in Egypt, activists are unable to demonstrate without permission, limiting their ability to voice criticism of the COP......»»
Apple cites bevy of scared users to back up its case against the EU DMA
Apple has to comply with the EU's new law about rival App Stores, but it's protesting all the way and is now showing emails from users who fear the changes.Tim CookAhead of the March 7, 2024 deadline and the facility for third-party app stores in the.....»»
Hyundai sues Mass. dealership protesting new store nearby
An automaker is suing a Lynn, Mass., dealership that has challenged its decision to authorize a new point about 7 miles away and within its relevant market area......»»
French govt under fire for putting pesticide phase-out on hold
France's government was on the defensive on Friday after environmental campaigners and opposition politicians accused it of having scrapped a key green policy to appease protesting farmers......»»
New research analyzes state violence in India"s coal war
Police, who were deployed to block villagers from protesting a power plant on coastal wetlands in India 14 years ago, shot at protesters, killing three and injuring hundreds. Two years later on the other side of the country, a Buddhist monk was kille.....»»
Cable lobby to FCC: Please don’t look too closely at the prices we charge
ISPs are scared about the FCC's plan to measure broadband affordability. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | imagedepotpro) The US broadband industry is protesting a Federal Communications Commission plan to measure the affo.....»»
COP28: A year after climate change funding breakthrough, poor countries eye disappointment at Dubai summit
At the COP27 summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, an agreement to establish a loss and damage fund was hailed as a major breakthrough on one of the trickiest topics in the UN climate change negotiations. In an otherwise frustrating conference, this deci.....»»
Libraries Scold Rightsholders’ Attempt to Tweak South Africa’s Copyright Bill
Two of the largest U.S. library associations representing over 100,000 libraries are protesting efforts by large copyright holders to influence foreign copyright law. Specifically, the associations oppose ongoing critique of South Africa's proposed c.....»»
Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news
There’s no sign of any letup in the Reddit controversy. After the company threatened protesting moderators, it’s now facing kickback from moderators with disabilities … more… The post Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators.....»»
Reddit threatened protesting moderators: Subreddits ‘cannot remain closed’
Reddit threatened multiple moderators of subreddits, after they made the decision to remain closed as a continuing protest against the upcoming API charges that killed the popular third-party app Apollo. Effectively, they have been told that the sub.....»»
After porn-y protest, Reddit ousted mods; replacing them isn’t simple
Replacement volunteers have big shoes to fill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After threatening to do so last week, Reddit has now removed the moderators of some of the subreddits that were protesting Reddit's new API pricing.....»»
The disturbing trend of state media use of deepfakes
Social media has been awash with fake images of a stylish Pope Francis, Elon Musk protesting in New York and Donald Trump resisting arrest......»»
Pandemic finger-pointing: New research sheds light on who Canadians blame in times of crisis
A little over a year ago, thousands of people descended on Ottawa protesting COVID-19 pandemic countermeasures as part of a "freedom convoy.".....»»
Africa has a major new carbon market initiative: What you need to know
Climate finance for the African continent got a boost at the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference (COP27), with the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative. This aims to make climate finance available for African countries, expand access to.....»»
Chinese activists stage hunger strike at Apple HQ
A hunger strike in progress at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino is protesting labor exploitation, recent AirDrop limitations, App Store censorship, and more.Volunteers check on strikers. Credit: Vivian She via the SF ExaminerSince early December, Ch.....»»
How Chinese netizens swamped China’s Internet controls
Citizens protesting zero-COVID policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action. Enlarge / Demonstrators cover their faces with sheets of blank paper while protesting China's zero-COVID policy in Hong Kong on November 28, 20.....»»
Opinion: Tackling climate change will require reforming the World Bank and IMF. Here are two options
A global transition to a low-carbon economy will require investments of at least US$4 trillion a year (£3.4 trillion) according to the implementation plan agreed at COP27 UN climate change summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Delivering this funding wi.....»»
Foxconn apologizes to rioters, Apple is on the scene
Following riots at its iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, Foxconn has apologized and said pay problems were a "technical error."Hundreds of workers from the Zhengzhou rioted on Wednesday, protesting about food and conditions in the COVID lockdown measures, a.....»»
Foxconn apologizes to rioting workers, appears to be paying bonuses
Following riots at its iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, Foxconn has apologized and said pay problems were a "technical error."Hundreds of workers from the Zhengzhou rioted on Wednesday, protesting about food and conditions in the COVID lockdown measures, a.....»»
Adapting to a hotter planet has never been more important, and progress edged forward at COP27
As the COP27 climate summit drew to a close over the weekend, it's important to acknowledge that progress was made on climate adaptation—even if more can be done......»»
COP27 Summit Yields "Historic Win" for Climate Reparations but Falls Short on Emissions Reductions
At the COP27 climate summit, surprise final statement text that could provide cover to natural gas use deflated the sense of triumph after the U.S. and E.U. agreed for the first time to create a fund to pay for some countries’ climate losses.....»»