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A Georgia judge on Tuesday tossed out racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong "conspiracy" to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility that critics call “#Cop #City.”
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Charges against dozens of 'Cop City' protesters tossed
A Georgia judge has tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility. Critics call it “Cop City.” Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer tossed the charges Tuesday. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Farmer said Republican Attorney General Chris Carr didn’t have the authority to secure the 2023 indictments. Carr’s office said they plan to appeal. The 61 defendants faced …

"Conservation Groups Push for Fossil-Free Forest Zones at COP30"
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Conservation Groups Push for Fossil-Free Forest Zones at COP30 | Happy Eco News
More than 70 organizations at COP 30 called for the establishment of fossil-free forest zones to protect tropical forests and Indigenous territories from oil and gas development.

"What was achieved for Indigenous peoples at COP30?"
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What was achieved for Indigenous peoples at COP30?
After two weeks of negotiations in Belém, Brazil, the COP30 U.N. climate summit delivered mixed outcomes, Indigenous delegates say. The event saw the largest Indigenous participation in COP history and landmark pledges made, but also heated protests and last-minute disappointments. “The summit was historic for Indigenous peoples, and this is the result of the Indigenous […]