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.
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FeatureWater & SanitationThe Navajo Nation's Lack of Clean Water Has Fueled a COVID-19 Crisis
“We need water.” Read more
Rohingya Refugees Brace for Catastrophic COVID-19 Outbreak
“This is our last window of opportunity to really prevent human catastrophe.” Read more
FeatureFood & HungerHow Bee-Friendly Farming Could Save Food Systems — and the Planet
Bees are key to food webs everywhere. Read more
Air Pollution Surges in China After COVID-19 Lockdown Ends
The increase could dash environmentalists' hopes for a green recovery. Read more
Health Care Workers Face Violence, Unsafe Conditions, and Trauma Throughout the Americas: Report
The COVID-19 coronavirus is devastating the region. Read more
COVID-19 Pandemic Provides Opportunity to Protect Oceans: Report
From fishing to shipping, countries can re-examine their marine identities. Read more
Why Factory Farming Needs a Fresh Look Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
Taking a fresh look at animal production also involves considering its effect on world hunger. Read more
These Communities Are Fighting Poverty and Protecting Forests Amid COVID-19
How two conservation initiatives provide a template for sustainable development. Read more
Malnutrition Is the Leading Cause of Death Globally: Report
The ongoing pandemic could deepen the crisis. Read more
6 Food Crises Worsened by the COVID-19 Pandemic
From Venezuela to Kenya, starvation looms for many people. Read more