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World Leaders and Development Banks Coordinate Investments to Fight Pandemic, Poverty and Climate Change

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:43

Heads of state, finance ministers and 450 public banks conclude two days of meetings for the second “Finance in Common Summit” in Rome. The summit focuses on agricultural development and previous commitments on COVID recovery, development and climate policies.

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Five youth begin hunger strike for climate justice outside White House

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 14:16

On the 20th of October, five young people began a hunger strike in front of Biden's White House, demanding concrete action to limit climate chaos. While Biden plays footsie with Senator Manchin, the world continues to burn, placing the future for these young people in jeopardy. Now they are placing their bodies on the line to fight back.

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Photo by Hunger Strike 4 Climate Justice

Activists show up twice in one day at Wharf near Sen Manchin's liveaboard houseboat

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 10/19/2021 - 00:24

With Senator Manchin trying to torpedo the climate provisions of the budget bill, pro-Earth activists have decided to dog Manchin. Twice on Oct 18 they showed up at the sole entrance/exit from the dock where his houseboat is tied up, hoping to speak with him about the climate chaos he is promoting.

Video-birddogging and protecting Manchin twice in one day 56 sec

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Environment/Food/Health

Evening rally on public property at only entrance to dock leading to Manchin's boat

Faith Communities around the Country and World call for a COVID Response that Prioritizes the Poor and the Planet

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Mon, 10/18/2021 - 13:11

World leaders met for annual IMF, World Bank and G20 meetings. The IMF lowered economic growth projections for all countries, and downgraded United States growth projections for 2021.

Elections/Legislation/Government

Reported 655 arrested in weeklong, Indigenous led People vs Fossil Fuels protests

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 10/17/2021 - 14:05

Oct 11-15, an Indigenous-led coalition of groups opposing fossil fuels and climate chaos staged mass CD's at the White House and elsewhere in DC

Day 1: Indigenous-led day of action w 130+ arrests kicks off week of climate protests

Day 2: People vs Fossil fuels Day 2: 155 arrests, climbers replace US flags at Corps of Engineers

Day 3: People vs Fossil Fuels Day 3: 90 more arrests, head of Corps of Engineers gets home demo

Day 4: Extinction Rebellion DC hangs banners at US Chamber of Commerce

Day 4: Cops get violent as Indigenous water protectors occupy BIA

Day 5: Final day of People vs Fossil Fuels CD's diverts to US Capitol

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