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Deadly April Rainfall: Legal and Policy of Climate Change’s Role in Intensified Storms Across the U.S. South and Midwest
In April 2025, a series of severe rainfall events swept through the U.S. South and Midwest, leading to devastating floods and widespread destruction. According to scientists, these events were intensified by climate change, a factor that has increasingly shaped extreme weather patterns globally. The devastating storms and resulting fatalities have sparked an ongoing debate about the role of climate change in intensifying natural disasters and the legal and policy frameworks that govern climate action.
Navigating the Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: The Case of Burmese Fishermen in Indonesia
The global seafood industry, a cornerstone of international trade and sustenance, has been marred by revelations of forced labor and human trafficking. A poignant example emerged in 2015 when the Associated Press uncovered the plight of Burmese fishermen subjected to inhumane conditions on the remote Indonesian island of Benjina. These individuals were lured under false pretenses, stripped of their freedom, and compelled to work under brutal conditions to supply seafood that eventually reached markets worldwide.