Joe McCarthy
About Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy is a Content Creator at Global Citizen. He believes apathy is the biggest threat to creating a more just world and tries his hardest to stay open-minded and curious. Living in New York keeps him aware of how interconnected our world is, how every action has ripples.
Stories
EnvironmentClimate Change in South Sudan: Heartbreaking Photo Series Shows True Impact
South Sudan is currently in the grip of a catastrophic famine. Read more
Citizenship8 Stunning Photos From Diwali, Festival of Lights
Diwali comes from the phrase row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa). Read more
EnvironmentClimate Change Affected Ancient Egypt, Too — And Led to Its Demise
Building the pyramids was an extraordinary feat. But so is mitigating climate change. Read more
Environment8 Ways Cities Are Fighting Climate Change and Environmental Decay
Urban areas are doing everything from banning plastic to modernizing garbage collection. Read more
Food & HungerHere’s How Much Food Really Costs for People Around the World
For millions of people around the world, a simple plate of food is a luxury. Read more
CitizenshipIslamic Centre in Dublin Is Sheltering Homeless as Powerful Hurricane Hits Ireland
“It’s the minimum that we can do as humanitarians.” Read more
EnvironmentPlants Are Getting Bigger and Storing More Carbon, Study Finds
Scientists don’t yet know if there’s a limit to this benefit. Read more
CitizenshipHow This Weekend’s Terror Attack in Somalia Is Linked to Poverty
The Shabab both exploits and worsens poverty. Read more
CitizenshipThe Trump White House Just Withdrew From UNESCO. Here Are 6 Reasons Why That Matters
UNESCO protects the best parts of human culture. Read more
CitizenshipThis Robot Went to the UN to Talk About Ending Inequality
Robots are actually really friendly. Read more