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
Lebron James' 'More Than a Vote' Campaign Gets 10,000 Volunteers to Sign Up as Poll Workers
The campaign aims to overcome Black voter suppression. Read more
This Animated Short Film Imagines a Green and Inclusive COVID-19 Recovery
Opal Tometi, Nnimmo Bassey, Emma Thompson, and Gael García Bernal narrate the nine-minute film. Read more
FeatureEnvironmentAustralians Are Turning Their Backyards Into Koala Sanctuaries
Koalas have been nearly driven to extinction — but Australians are stepping up. Read more
AdvocacyEnvironment5 Takeaways From Global Citizen's Session at the UN Biodiversity Summit
Climate justice is about social justice. Read more
A Newly Designed 'Super Enzyme' Could Be the Key to Ending Plastic Waste
The enzyme could be especially useful in recycling clothing. Read more
The Fishing Industry Has a Clear Solution for One of the Biggest Sources of Ocean Plastic Pollution
Tracking technology could save whales, seals, and turtles from grisly deaths. Read more
COVID-19 Has Led to a Dramatic Rise in Child Labor Worldwide
Children are joining construction crews, sifting through garbage mounds, and being forced into sex. Read more
5 Companies Fighting Food Waste and Empowering Farmers in Africa
Food waste undermines food security, climate goals, and efforts to end poverty. Read more
UN Forced to Cut Food and Health Programs in Yemen Due to Lack of Funding
The lives of millions of people remain in the balance. Read more
This Organization Is Inviting Volunteers to Help With COVID-19 Relief Work in LA
The opportunity covers travel costs, room and board, and food. Read more