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
Radio Has Become an Unlikely Educational Success in Pakistan During COVID-19
“We are talking about children who do not have the luxuries of connectivity." Read more
NewsFood & HungerGroundwater Loss in India Threatens Millions of Farmers' Ability to Grow Food
A new report finds that as groundwater diminishes, canal-based irrigation is taking over. Read more
NewsEnvironmentThe World's Freshwater Fish Are Being Pushed to the Brink of Extinction
Freshwater fish face existential threats, according to a new report. Read more
NewsEnvironmentUS and Canada Vow to Work Together to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
The US and Canada have enormous ecological footprints. Read more
NewsEnvironmentCosta Rica Wants Countries to Protect a Third of the World's Land and Marine Spaces
The small country is setting the bar for climate action. Read more
Global Citizen ExplainsEnvironmentHow Are We Going to Kickstart Global Climate Action?
COVID-19 recovery plans present an opportunity for bold climate action. Read more
Global Citizen ExplainsFood & HungerHow Are We Going to Stop the World Hunger Crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed millions into famine-like conditions. Read more
NewsHealthG7 Countries Pledge $4.3 Billion For COVID-19 Vaccine Equity
US President Joe Biden committed $2 billion to secure vaccines for low-income countries. Read more
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Vaccine Equity: 3 Things Stand in the Way of Global Inoculation Against COVID-19
Vaccine hoarding undermines health efforts worldwide. Read more
NewsFood & HungerThousands of Ethiopians Under Siege in Tigray Region Could Die From Starvation
Humanitarian groups are urgently trying to access the region. Read more