Tag #Economic Inequality

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Greenstone Proposes Climate Compensation for Developing Nations

Economist Michael Greenstone highlights that 85% of projected 21st-century emissions originate outside the US and EU, advocating for rich nations to compensate vulnerable countries for climate damages, conditional on a national carbon tax implementation.

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Mamdani's Primary Victory Signals Potential Democratic Shift

Zohran Mamdani, a New York City Democratic candidate, won a primary election on Tuesday focusing on economic justice and challenging the influence of wealthy donors and the Israeli government, indicating a potential shift in the party's direction.

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Venice Protests Planned Against Bezos' Lavish Wedding

Protests against Jeff Bezos's estimated €10 million wedding in Venice are planned for June 28th, with activists citing the event as a symbol of overtourism and the city's displacement of residents by wealth; the protests aim to disrupt the event and raise awareness of these issues.

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Southern Europe Protests Against Touristification

Thousands protested across Southern Europe on Sunday against touristification, highlighting rising housing costs, environmental damage, and precarious jobs caused by excessive tourism in cities like Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Genoa, and Lisbon.

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European Cities Protest Against Overtourism

On Sunday, protests against overtourism occurred in 15 European cities, with Spain seeing large demonstrations in Barcelona, Granada, San Sebastian, and Palma de Mallorca (8,000 protesters), driven by concerns over inflated housing costs, resident displacement, and cultural impact, highlighting the ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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500 Billion Forint Corruption Scandal Rocks Hungary

A 500 billion forint (€1.25 billion) corruption scandal involving former Hungarian National Bank governor György Matolcsy and his son, Adam, has sparked public outrage in Hungary, highlighting the lavish lifestyles of Orbán's inner circle against the backdrop of poor public services and infrastructu...

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Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty

The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...

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The Disappearing Bar: A Threat to Social Life in Rural Spain

Sociologist Javier Rueda's research reveals the decline of traditional Spanish bars, highlighting their role in community life and proposing "Public Rural Houses" to revitalize rural areas by fostering social interaction and combating social isolation.

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Global Aid Crisis: Trump's Military Shift and its Deadly Impact

Donald Trump's return to power has triggered a global shift in priorities, diverting funds from international development aid towards military spending, leading to a projected 20% decrease in official development assistance by 2025 and a surge in preventable deaths, according to the UN and the Cente...

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Spain's Housing Crisis: Foreign Investment, Short-Term Rentals, and Social Unrest

Spain's housing market is experiencing a crisis due to high prices fueled by foreign investment, a shortage of affordable housing, and the increase in short-term rentals, leading to protests and social unrest.

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House Bill Impacts Family Finances: Tax Cuts Offset by Aid Reductions

The House reconciliation bill, aiming to boost family finances through measures like $1,000 "Trump Accounts" and an enhanced child tax credit, may simultaneously reduce aid for low-income families by approximately $1,600 annually through cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, impacting 20 million children.

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SCP Report: Social Class, Not Location, Drives Inequality in the Netherlands

A new report by the Netherlands' Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) reveals that social class is the main cause of inequality, impacting health, lifespan and opportunities; this necessitates a long-term national strategy to address systemic issues.

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