Joe McCarthy
About Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy is a Staff Writer at Global Citizen. He studied creative writing at Southern Connecticut State University and now writes about environmental issues and global events.
Stories
600 Elephants to Get Relocated as Severe Drought Ravages Zimbabwe
“Almost every animal is being affected.” Read more
Endangered Whales Are Being Killed by Fishing Gear. New Technology Could Change That.
There are only about 400 North Atlantic right whales left in the world. Read more
OpinionCitizenshipIreland’s Foreign Aid Sets an Example That Other Countries Need to Follow
“Ireland is a small country, but we’re trying to make as big an impact as we can.” Read more
New Zealand Vows to Stop Emitting Carbon by 2050
“Climate change is the defining long-term issue of our generation.” Read more
Heineken Is Replacing Its Plastic Six-Pack Rings With Eco-Friendly Cardboard
This will eliminate 517 tons of plastic annually. Read more
AdvocacyFood & HungerThese Zambians Are Promoting More Diverse Diets to Fight Malnutrition
They want to end the reign of maize. Read more
RewardsGirls & WomenWWE Superstar Seth Rollins Backs Gender Equality Because 'Iron Sharpens Iron'
Empowering women empowers all of us, highlights ally Rollins. Read more
Sea Levels Will Keep Rising Until at Least 2300
“The bottom line is, no matter how much you emit, you commit to sea level rise.” Read more
Argentina Could Become the Next Dumping Ground for Plastic Waste
Importing plastic waste is risky business. Read more
How Memes Spurred YouTubers to Raise $8 Million to Plant Trees Worldwide
“We want to take action because doing nothing is how we got here!” Read more