December 2024

Suing Antony Blinken: The US State Department, Israel and the Leahy Law

27 December 2024 Dr Binoy Kampmark 1

On December 17, a number of Palestinians alleging human rights violations by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank filed a federal lawsuit pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) against the US Secretary of […]

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No 5 for 2024: The Harman Undertaking

26 December 2024 AIMN Editorial 6

We begin our annual top five most widely read articles for the year. Number 5 in 2024 goes to Dr Jennifer Wilson for The Harman Undertaking, published in April. A most disturbing revelation, with profound […]

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The Australian election as a game of cricket: cost of living is the issue, but does Nature bat last?

26 December 2024 Noel Wauchope 8

It is not nice to talk about politics at this happy festive time. But you can talk about cricket. Indeed, in Melbourne, it is your patriotic duty. So, I will – sort of. A prestigious […]

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How Australia Uses Discounting Function for Climate Policies

26 December 2024 AIMN Editorial 2

By Denis Hay Description Discover how Australia uses discounting function in climate policies that undervalues future generations. Explore solutions for fair and urgent climate action. Introduction Australia’s climate policies are shaped by a tool most […]

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Jesting on the Environment: Australian Mining Gets a Present

26 December 2024 Dr Binoy Kampmark 5

Mining magnates seem to have it all. Far more significant than royalty, such figures are the unelected captains of industry who know that governments will do whatever they can to accommodate their wishes and whims. […]