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
Why the UN Is Urging Countries to Join the 'Race to Zero Emissions'
Getting to net zero emissions is about achieving a more just, equitable world. Read more
Malaria Will Kill More People Than COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa This Year: WHO
Disruptions to malaria prevention programs during the pandemic have led to a surge in cases. Read more
3 of the Most Powerful Positions in Finance Will Be Held by Women in 2021
Women’s economic empowerment is crucial to ending global poverty. Read more
UN Condemns Structural Racism Against Afro-Brazilians Following Murder of Black Man
Black people in Brazil are far more likely to be killed by law enforcement. Read more
UN Calls on EU to Speed Up Clean Energy Efforts and Climate Action
The EU’s COVID-19 stimulus proposal could kickstart a decade defined by clean energy. Read more
Measles Deaths Skyrocketed Last Year as Vaccine Rates Faltered: Report
“It’s just hard for me to believe that kids are dying.” Read more
Shell Canada Is Letting Drivers Pay for Conservation at the Pump
Some environmentalists argue that this effort is “pure greenwashing.” Read more
Hurricanes Are Now More Destructive for Longer Because of Global Warming: Study
This means that hurricanes on average will cause more damage in the years ahead. Read more
Migrant Workers Need Welfare to Get Through Pandemic, UN Says
Laborers often lose their jobs first during a crisis, a new report says. Read more
As Glaciers Melt at Alarming Rate in China, Farmers Brace for Water Shortages
Climate change is also disrupting precipitation patterns in the region. Read more