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. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University.
Stories
Citizenship3 Ways You Can Help the Victims of the Sri Lanka Bombings
The Colombo massacre is a devastating reminder of the prevalence of religious intolerance. Read more
FeatureEnvironment6 Powerful Moments From Netflix's 'Our Planet' That Show the Urgent Need for Climate Action
Our Planet shows the planet’s splendor, and its fragility. Read more
Environment4 Animals Making a Comeback After Facing Extinction
They provide hope that broad wildlife declines can be stopped. Read more
FeatureEnvironment12 Female Climate Activists Who Are Saving the Planet
From Kenya to Fiji, these activists are demanding change. Read more
EnvironmentThe Wind Is Filled With Microplastics, Study Finds
The average human consumes an estimated 70,000 microplastics. Read more
EnvironmentThe 'Attenborough Effect' Is Causing Plastic Pollution to Plummet
Celebrities have a unique role to play in reducing plastic waste. Read more
EnvironmentChina Just Seized 2,748 Elephant Tusks in Huge Underground Ivory Bust
The crackdown thwarted a transnational smuggling ring. Read more
Environment'Extinction Rebellion' Protesters Block London Roads to Confront Climate 'Emergency'
“I want to be able to look my kids in the eye and tell them I did everything.” Read more
EnvironmentThese Drones Are Saving Myanmar's Famous Mangrove Forests
Mangroves are disappearing faster than other types of trees. Read more
Finance & InnovationWorld Bank and International Monetary Fund Say They're Prepared to Help With Venezuela Crisis
But Venezuela is hesitant to work with the groups. Read more