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The G7 Environment, Energy and Climate meeting in Venaria Reale, on the outskirts of Turin, has officially concluded with the signature of the most industrialized countries in the world - and therefore furthest from achieving environmental objectives - of a final document in which, among the other things, the commitment to "phase out coal-fired power generation” by 2035.An intention which, especially in light of the less than commendable performances of recent years by the actors involved in the environmental issue, smells of farce, and which is formalized in the context of an event staged in a climate of strong repression, as usually happens when protests and protests take place.During the demonstrations, in fact, clashes took place on several occasions between the police and the demonstrators - repelled with water cannons, tear gas and truncheons - which caused several injuries. By examining the findings of the G7 in light of the current state of affairs, the issues c...

The Jagalingou Aboriginal tribe in Australia, the indigenous communities of the Philippines and the Brazilian and Colombian Amazon.A article by DW told how these groups are fighting to preserve their territories.All over the world, indigenous peoples must fight for their fundamental rights.The defense of their rights coincides with better protection of the environment and climate.However, although they are considered custodians of natural resources, indigenous tribes often face repression, discrimination and mass racism. And they pay with their lives. Between 2012 and 2021, human rights groups and organizations documented the deaths of more than 1,700 environmental and land defenders in approximately 60 countries.According to data published by the environmental and human rights organization Global Witness, more than 35% of those killed were indigenous. At the heart of conflicts are often large mining projects, agricultural logging, reservoir dams and oil, gas and coal extraction...