Global Issues
News headlines for “Causes of Poverty”, page 1016
The South African Water Utility That Uses Shipping Containers and Sewer Water to Provide Water for All
- Inter Press Service
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jun 03 (IPS) - South Africa's eThekwini municipality may have come under fire from residents from proposing to purify wastewater so it can be used for drinking, but this municipality's pragmatic approach to water management has made it one of the most progressive in Africa.
Low-Wage Workers Butt Heads with 21st Century Capital
- Inter Press Service
SEATTLE, Jun 03 (IPS) - "Supersize my salary now!" The refrain rose over a busy street outside a McDonald's in downtown Seattle.
U.S. Proposes “Revolutionary” Carbon Emissions Rule
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jun 02 (IPS) - U.S. power plants would be required to reduce their carbon-dioxide emissions by almost a third in coming decades, under a landmark proposal that constitutes President Barack Obama's most significant attempt to counter climate change.
Let There Be Light, Implores U.N. Chief
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 02 (IPS) - When night falls, there are over 1.3 billion people, mostly in the developing world, who live in virtual darkness because they have no access to electricity.
Defending European Consumers and Public Services Against International Corporations
- Inter Press Service
BERLIN, Jun 02 (IPS) - For many months, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) debates between the European Commission (EC) and the U.S. government were a matter for insiders.
Legislation Alone Will Not Address Africa’s Climate Challenges
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jun 02 (IPS) - Despite a raft of legislation dealing with the environment, African countries are still falling short when it comes to enforcing the legal instruments that respond to challenges posed by climate change, researchers say.
Climate Legislation Up Against ‘Abenomics’ in Japan
- Inter Press Service
TOKYO, Jun 02 (IPS) - Undaunted by Japan's national consensus to boost the economy, which has been mired in lackluster growth for decades, environmentalists are taking baby steps towards incorporating climate change into national legislation.
Foreign Aid Funding Luxury Hotels in Myanmar
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jun 01 (IPS) - New investments from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's private-sector investment arm, may perpetuate economic inequality rather than alleviate poverty in Myanmar, critics here are warning.
Pakistan’s Coal Rush: A Bubble Waiting to Burst
- Inter Press Service
KARACHI/NEW DELHI, Jun 01 (IPS) - Mukhtar Ali is one of the many Pakistanis who are furious at politicians and authorities for failing to provide citizens with a regular supply of electricity during the smouldering summer months.
Cell Phones and Cash Grants Can Promote Growth and Development
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 31 (IPS) - Mobile-finance and direct cash grants are revolutionary tools that can substitute for under-developed financial sectors and help reduce poverty and promote entrepreneurship in developing countries, according to researchers here.
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