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
This Seed Bank in the Arctic Holds More Than 1 Million Seeds
“It’s really just the tip of the iceberg of a global conservation effort.” Read more
This Tech-Savvy Greenhouse Wants to Revitalize America's Coal Country
It also wants to revolutionize agriculture. Read more
This Company Is Sucking Carbon From the Air and Making Soda With It
Carbon removal is increasingly seen as a vital part of any climate solution. Read more
Millions of People in Haiti Are Struggling to Eat, UN Warns
Roughly 33% of the population needs immediate food assistance. Read more
Coronavirus Has Caused Carbon Emissions to Plummet in China
Industrial production and consumer demand have slowed. Read more
EU’s Next 7-Year Budget Proposal Goes Big on Climate Action to Reach Carbon Neutrality
The bloc wants to lead the world in climate action. Read more
Growing Inequality Threatens Global Stability, UN Warns
Lawmakers can reduce inequality with redistributive policies. Read more
Why Climate Change and Poverty Are Inextricably Linked
Fighting one problem helps mitigate the other. Read more
Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Kills 4.5 Million People Every Year
This pollution also costs the global economy an estimated $2.9 trillion annually. Read more
Jeff Bezos Pledges $10 Billion to Fight Climate Change
This is his largest charitable pledge to date. Read more