Families are slowly melting away from the Bay of Bengal coastline as habitats degrade. Hazel Healy speaks to new arrivals on the edge of destitution in Dhaka.
Filed in: Bangladesh Cities Climate Change Land Poverty
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Africa’s hidden hunger
Chronic malnutrition fails to capture headlines, but is no less devastating for that, says Stefan Simanowitz.
- Stefan Simanowitz
- February 17, 2012
- 1
Could you live on $2 a day?
Two young men returned to India to try. But for many millions, this is reality, not a short-term challenge, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- February 15, 2012
- 6
Hallelujah for Occupy London!
The appearance of Reverend Billy and his megaphone breathed some holy fire into the London campers, says Jamie Kelsey-Fry.
Filed in: Activism Democracy Ethical Consumerism Finance Human Rights Poverty Wealth
- Jamie Kelsey-Fry
- November 9, 2011
- 3
Niall Ferguson, defender of the one per cent
By championing Wall Street, Niall Ferguson once again gets it wrong at exactly the right moment, says Mark Engler.
Filed in: Activism Democracy North America Poverty Wealth
- Mark Engler
- November 3, 2011
- 1
Mixing up India's education
A scheme that allows poor children access to private schooling is proving controversial in India’s hugely class-divided society, says Debika Ray.
- Debika Ray
- October 12, 2011
- 3
To England, with sympathy and concern
In the wake of the riots, Indian writer and activist Mari Marcel Thekaekara on both the stark differences and worrying similarities to the situation on the subcontinent.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- August 12, 2011
- 8
Stop destroying the illusion!
- Hazel Healy
- August 12, 2011
- 3
Social deprivation in riot hotspots: an infographic
A graphic illustration of child poverty and joblessness in British riot hotspots.
Filed in: Poverty
- Tom Ash
- August 11, 2011
- 9
Not the last time London will burn
Some put the London riots down to inequality, others criminality. But Charlie Harvey argues they’re also a result of a broken, consumerist society.
- Charlie Harvey
- August 9, 2011
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