The annual meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) wrapped up last week. While the UNGA’s power is quite limited, the meeting provides an important opportunity for the world’s countries to talk to each other, with each of the 193 member states having a chance to voice their views.

Some of the recent global demonstrations calling for more action on climate change highlighted the inequities of climate change impacts. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict offers a clear example of environmental inequities that are worsened by climate change.

French authorities last week rescued a migrant who was attempting to swim — with flippers and a float ring — across the English Channel. The crazy attempt highlights the desperation of many migrants in Northern France to reach the UK.