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The rise of South Korean culture: From the US military to Squid Game & K-Pop

Posted on January 17, 2022January 17, 2022By Editor

We speak to Prof. Kyung Hyun Kim, author of ‘Hegemonic Mimicry: Korean Popular Culture of the Twenty-First Century’. He discusses the rise of South Korean culture, which has become a global phenomenon, South Korean culture mimicking US culture through the experience of the American troop presence and evolving into a culture of its own, the significance of the worldwide appeal of South Korean-produced music and film, such as ‘Squid Game’, during a crisis in capitalism, and much more. … Read More >The rise of South Korean culture: From the US military to Squid Game & K-Pop

Shows

Hawaiians Stand Against US Navy, Cryptoland, Chicago Teachers Take Action

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022By Editor

The Red Hill US naval base in Hawaii is facing the anger of its neighbors and many of the soldiers who live there, after a jet-fuel leak poisoned the water supply of O’ahu Island. The locals only found out they’d been poisoned after thousands of people ended up in hospital because of a cover-up. Naomi Karavani got in touch with Kawena’ulaokala Kapahua of the O’ahu Water Protectors to learn more about the environmental disaster impacting his community. … Read More >Hawaiians Stand Against US Navy, Cryptoland, Chicago Teachers Take Action

USA

Ruptured pipeline kills thousands of animals

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022By Editor

A corroded pipeline near New Orleans, Louisiana poured hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel into the environment, killing wildlife . … Read More >Ruptured pipeline kills thousands of animals

World

Nature creates plastic-eating bugs to save itself from pollution – study

Posted on December 24, 2021December 24, 2021By Editor

Global plastic pollution is forcing our planet to adapt, growing microorganisms that can degrade the accumulating waste, a new study claims. Living organisms with the potential to diminish 10 types of plastic have been discovered. … Read More >Nature creates plastic-eating bugs to save itself from pollution – study

World

Face mask litter surged 9,000% due to Covid-19 – study

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021By Editor

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and mask mandates rolled out by governments worldwide have caused an “exponential increase” in face mask pollution, comprehensive research based on data collected in 11 countries suggests. … Read More >Face mask litter surged 9,000% due to Covid-19 – study

Shows

On Contact: Struggle against industrial agriculture

Posted on November 20, 2021November 20, 2021By Editor

On the show, Chris Hedges discusses the struggle against industrial agriculture with author Daniel J. O’Connell. The San Joaquin Valley in California is the most agriculturally productive farmland in the United States, but it is also plagued by high levels of poverty and water pollution, as well as the serious health risks that come with constant exposure to pesticides. … Read More >On Contact: Struggle against industrial agriculture

Town ‘cleans’ beach by polluting sea

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021By Editor

A Danish town has come under fire after local media exposed its beach-cleaning practices, with seaweed and trash dumped into the sea only to be washed ashore again. The process reportedly costs the town over $150,000 a year. … Read More >Town ‘cleans’ beach by polluting sea

Asia & Pacific

Toxic smog engulfs Delhi

Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021By Editor

The Indian Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has warned people against going outdoors, and called on state leaders to be in “complete readiness” for emergency measures, amid worsening air pollution in the nation’s capital. … Read More >Toxic smog engulfs Delhi

Asia & Pacific

Toxic foam covers Delhi river that people drink from (VIDEO)

Posted on November 13, 2021November 13, 2021By Editor

India’s Yamuna River has become so polluted that toxic white foam now covers the surface of the water. Despite the apparent danger, many people in the capital continue to bathe and fish in the river. … Read More >Toxic foam covers Delhi river that people drink from (VIDEO)

Videos

Anonymous Presents: The Tomb of Marshall Islands

Posted on November 7, 2021November 7, 2021By Editor

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