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Here's what you need to know: The richest 1% of people on the planet have seen their wealth increase by an average of $2.7 billion per day since 2020.
That's the first time in 25 years that extreme wealth and extreme poverty have increased at the same time, according to Oxfam's "Survival of the Richest" report.
"While ordinary people are making daily sacrifices on essentials like food, the super-rich have outdone even their wildest dreams," says Gabriela Bucher, executive director of Oxfam International, per the Guardian.
Oxfam is calling for a wealth tax on the world's richest, arguing that such a tax could raise $1.7 billion a year, enough to lift 2 billion people out of poverty.
Giving to Amplify Earth Action: The WEF on Tuesday launched Giving to Amplify Earth Action, an initiative to increase philanthropic funding to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, per the Guardian.
The group estimates that $3 trillion is needed to address climate change and biodiversity issues, and CEO Per Heggenes of the Ikea Foundation says it's "unacceptable" that just 2% of... Read the Entire ArticleSelected Grant News Headlines
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John Kerry has a new gig, and it's not as high-profile as his old one, but he's still making headlines for it.
The former secretary of state announced Tuesday that he'll serve as honorary chair...more
As California's wildfires continue to burn, researchers are warning that climate change's effects on the environment may be putting people's skin at risk.
In a study published in the American...more
"Good stories can change the way we think, feel, and respond to the most important issues of our time," Katy Jacobs, director of entertainment partnerships at the Natural Resources Defense Council,...more
Arizona State University's general studies requirements have been updated, and one new category is getting a lot of attention: sustainability.
The Arizona Republic reports on the changes, which...more
For two days in March, music fans gathered in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music (EDM), R&B, and indie rock.
But...more
It's a sign of the times: A real estate research firm has been bought by a private equity firm in a deal that values the company at more than $1 billion.
The New York Times reports on GRESB's...more
"By bringing together brilliant minds across fields, we may be able to invent new ways forward."
So says Jeff Bezos in announcing the Bezos Earth Fund's $100 million AI for Climate and Nature...more
"The climate time-bomb is ticking.
We need to seize the opportunity to invest in credible innovations that can contribute to reaching our global targets," UN Secretary-General Ant ? nio Guterres...more
"The urgency of the climate crisis demands innovative discoveries in research and the seamless integration of these solutions into our daily lives," Erica Smithwick, director of Penn State's Climate...more
The House Financial Services Committee has introduced 13 bills that, if passed, would "nullify a series of gross regulatory oversteps on the part of Biden's regulators," committee chair Patrick...more
The Guardian has compiled a list of responses to its latest open thread, and has announced the winner of the social enterprise gift hamper packed with presents.