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Cop28: Women turn to community to weather climate crisis and inflation in Bangladesh

Trade in locally produced seeds is proving a lifeline for families under threat from cost of living rises and devastating weather, says anti-hunger charity ActionAid

The Independent UK

UN says Gaza fuel delivery needed now or support could stop – as Palestinians say healthcare has ‘collapsed’

'There has to be a way to get the fuel in otherwise everything can stop tomorrow,' says one official

The Independent UK

How Fossil Fuel Lobbyists and Their Allies Use ‘Zombie’ Bills and Exploit Loopholes to Avoid Climate Action

In Texas, a new tax break program full of loopholes has led critics to warn that it will be exploited by major fossil fuel producers.

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Survey finds 48 bird species in Dorekere Lake

48 bird species identified in Dorekere Lake, Bengaluru. 3 near-threatened species found. ActionAid plans to involve children, youth in future surveys to document birds, trees, plants, butterflies, spiders.

The Hindu

World’s 722 biggest companies ‘making $1tn in windfall profits’

Collective profit comes on back of soaring energy prices and rising interest rates, according to Oxfam and ActionAid

The Guardian - UK

Karnataka monitors largest number of lakes in India, but Telangana tops in offering relevant water quality data: ActionAid

Karnataka tops the country in monitoring lakes and waterbodies, but when it comes to offering fresh and relevant data of water quality, neighbouring Telangana beats the former, found a nation-wide analysis conducted by ActionAid Association.

The Hindu

Albanese government urged to push international banks to stop funding fossil fuel development

Exclusive: Report claims Australia’s shareholdings in development banks has made it responsible for investing $828m in fossil fuel projects over five years

The Guardian - AU

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Best&Less accused of putting profit before Bangladesh workers by failing to sign safety accord

Company says its own code of conduct goes further than the global accord prompted by the Rana Plaza disaster 10 years ago

The Guardian - AU

Women, girls bear brunt of earthquake

Many women affected by the earthquake are the heads of households and require additional support

Salon

How you can donate to the Turkey earthquake appeal

Rescuers warn time is running out to find survivors amid freezing cold conditions

The Independent UK

How women and girls vulnerable to climate change are fighting back

ActionAid’s photo essay series features women and girls from Bangladesh, Kenya, Somaliland and Senegal who are battling against climate change

The Independent UK

Bengaluru lakes see eight instances of fish kill in seven months of 2022, finds ActionAid report

Entry of sewage has been cited as the most common factor for the fish kill

The Hindu

Women’s safety endangered by gender-based violence in Somaliland due to one of its worst droughts

‘We have no water. Fuel is very expensive. We used to eat sorghum, rice, pasta and macaroni. But now we do not have the money to buy these foods. We are starving,’ says Amina Yusuf Cige

The Independent UK

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