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#air-pollution
Environment
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

Trump's Drive to Undermine Our Progress on Clean Transportation Will Erode Our Health | Common Dreams

Air pollution significantly impacts children's health, especially in low-income areas like the South Bronx.
Existing policies are failing to protect vulnerable communities from severe air pollution.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants report

Americans are increasingly exposed to harmful air pollutants, primarily due to climate change and environmental policy rollbacks.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Jet fumes over East Oakland but not Alameda? Groups say new OAK deal reinforces historic inequities

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

Environment
fromCommon Dreams
1 month ago

Trump's Drive to Undermine Our Progress on Clean Transportation Will Erode Our Health | Common Dreams

Air pollution significantly impacts children's health, especially in low-income areas like the South Bronx.
Existing policies are failing to protect vulnerable communities from severe air pollution.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants report

Americans are increasingly exposed to harmful air pollutants, primarily due to climate change and environmental policy rollbacks.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Jet fumes over East Oakland but not Alameda? Groups say new OAK deal reinforces historic inequities

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

more#air-pollution
#climate-change
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Climate change is harming the health of Americans, and they know it

Increased awareness among Americans about health impacts from climate change.
Growing trust in scientists regarding climate-related health issues, surprisingly countering overall trends.
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

I Was A Star Student. Now I Risk Arrest To Fight Climate Change.

Climate activists are essential in the fight against the climate crisis, confronting the wealthy's excessive carbon footprints.
SF food
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Foods Already Affected by Climate Change-The 2025 Update

Climate change is directly impacting grocery prices and food availability today, highlighting environmental justice issues.
Agricultural yields are predicted to fall significantly due to climate change, affecting global food security.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Two-thirds of global heating caused by richest 10%, study suggests

The wealthiest 10% are largely responsible for global heating, intensifying climate impacts on the poorest regions.
There's a clear link between wealth, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate disasters.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

How Trump 2.0 Overturned Years of Climate Progress in 100 Days

Trump's approval rating has hit a historic low, influenced by drastic policy shifts affecting climate initiatives.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Climate change is harming the health of Americans, and they know it

Increased awareness among Americans about health impacts from climate change.
Growing trust in scientists regarding climate-related health issues, surprisingly countering overall trends.
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

I Was A Star Student. Now I Risk Arrest To Fight Climate Change.

Climate activists are essential in the fight against the climate crisis, confronting the wealthy's excessive carbon footprints.
SF food
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Foods Already Affected by Climate Change-The 2025 Update

Climate change is directly impacting grocery prices and food availability today, highlighting environmental justice issues.
Agricultural yields are predicted to fall significantly due to climate change, affecting global food security.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Two-thirds of global heating caused by richest 10%, study suggests

The wealthiest 10% are largely responsible for global heating, intensifying climate impacts on the poorest regions.
There's a clear link between wealth, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate disasters.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

How Trump 2.0 Overturned Years of Climate Progress in 100 Days

Trump's approval rating has hit a historic low, influenced by drastic policy shifts affecting climate initiatives.
more#climate-change
#public-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How the Trump administration is halting scientific research

The Trump administration significantly altered scientific policies, ending many progressive initiatives aimed at diversity and environmental concerns.
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Trump's Attacks on DEI Are Hurting Communities That Voted for Him

The EPA initiative significantly increased lead testing in children in Clarksburg, West Virginia, but its future is uncertain under the current administration.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices

The Trump administration plans to eliminate E.P.A. offices focused on environmental justice, impacting pollution efforts in poor communities.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Environmental Justice Groups Sue Over Louisiana Law Censoring Air Pollution Data

State law restricts sharing of unapproved air pollution data, impacting community health initiatives.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

France spent 90,000 countering research into impact of Pacific nuclear tests

France's CEA spent significant resources disputing research on the adverse impacts of nuclear tests in French Polynesia, revealing accountability concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How the Trump administration is halting scientific research

The Trump administration significantly altered scientific policies, ending many progressive initiatives aimed at diversity and environmental concerns.
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Trump's Attacks on DEI Are Hurting Communities That Voted for Him

The EPA initiative significantly increased lead testing in children in Clarksburg, West Virginia, but its future is uncertain under the current administration.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices

The Trump administration plans to eliminate E.P.A. offices focused on environmental justice, impacting pollution efforts in poor communities.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Environmental Justice Groups Sue Over Louisiana Law Censoring Air Pollution Data

State law restricts sharing of unapproved air pollution data, impacting community health initiatives.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

France spent 90,000 countering research into impact of Pacific nuclear tests

France's CEA spent significant resources disputing research on the adverse impacts of nuclear tests in French Polynesia, revealing accountability concerns.
more#public-health
fromKqed
4 days ago

Environmental Case Against West Oakland Scrap Yard Is Dropped by New DA | KQED

"The decision does not preclude the district attorney from seeking criminal charges against the company and its employees in the future, or pursuing a civil case against them."
Portland food
#petrochemical-industry
Cancer
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What Is Chloroprene, the Cancer-Causing Chemical at the Center of a Federal Lawsuit?

The Trump administration may drop a lawsuit aiming to reduce chloroprene emissions from a Louisiana petrochemical plant.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Chemical Plants Near Black Neighborhoods Pollute While Hiring Few Black Workers

Systemic inequality exists in employment within the petrochemical industry, with marginalized workers facing challenges despite living near toxic facilities.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' Black communities get all of the pollution-but very few of the jobs

Residents near chemical plants face pollution but lack job opportunities.
Significant racial disparities exist in the petrochemical workforce, particularly in Louisiana.
The Tulane study documents inequities in job representation for people of color.
Cancer
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What Is Chloroprene, the Cancer-Causing Chemical at the Center of a Federal Lawsuit?

The Trump administration may drop a lawsuit aiming to reduce chloroprene emissions from a Louisiana petrochemical plant.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Chemical Plants Near Black Neighborhoods Pollute While Hiring Few Black Workers

Systemic inequality exists in employment within the petrochemical industry, with marginalized workers facing challenges despite living near toxic facilities.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' Black communities get all of the pollution-but very few of the jobs

Residents near chemical plants face pollution but lack job opportunities.
Significant racial disparities exist in the petrochemical workforce, particularly in Louisiana.
The Tulane study documents inequities in job representation for people of color.
more#petrochemical-industry
#epa
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Critics Slam the EPA's Plan to Shutter All Environmental Justice Offices

The EPA is closing environmental justice offices and canceling grants, undermining initiatives for low-income and minority communities.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

More Americans Are Going to Fall Into Toxic Traps

The rollback of environmental justice policies highlights significant threats to equitable environmental protections.
Environmental justice efforts emerged to combat systemic pollution disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
Environment
fromKqed
1 month ago

On Earth Day, Bay Area EPA Workers Rally Due to 'Constant Threat of Termination' | KQED

The EPA is facing drastic staff reductions and funding cuts that threaten its environmental justice programs and initiatives.
Environment
fromAol
1 month ago

EPA starts layoffs of environmental justice employees

The EPA is terminating hundreds of staff through a reduction in force, impacting environmental justice roles as it undergoes significant organizational changes.
Environment
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

As EPA's Environmental Justice Employees Lose Their Jobs, New York Community Groups Pay the Price

The EPA's environmental justice office has significantly aided communities in New York, but faces cuts due to the Trump administration's policy changes.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Senate grills EPA chief Zeldin over cuts to climate change and pollution programs

The EPA is under fire for canceling critical pollution and clean energy funding intended for low-income and minority communities.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Critics Slam the EPA's Plan to Shutter All Environmental Justice Offices

The EPA is closing environmental justice offices and canceling grants, undermining initiatives for low-income and minority communities.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

More Americans Are Going to Fall Into Toxic Traps

The rollback of environmental justice policies highlights significant threats to equitable environmental protections.
Environmental justice efforts emerged to combat systemic pollution disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
Environment
fromKqed
1 month ago

On Earth Day, Bay Area EPA Workers Rally Due to 'Constant Threat of Termination' | KQED

The EPA is facing drastic staff reductions and funding cuts that threaten its environmental justice programs and initiatives.
Environment
fromAol
1 month ago

EPA starts layoffs of environmental justice employees

The EPA is terminating hundreds of staff through a reduction in force, impacting environmental justice roles as it undergoes significant organizational changes.
Environment
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

As EPA's Environmental Justice Employees Lose Their Jobs, New York Community Groups Pay the Price

The EPA's environmental justice office has significantly aided communities in New York, but faces cuts due to the Trump administration's policy changes.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Senate grills EPA chief Zeldin over cuts to climate change and pollution programs

The EPA is under fire for canceling critical pollution and clean energy funding intended for low-income and minority communities.
more#epa
#indigenous-rights
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

South Africa's resource wealth is not benefiting Indigenous peoples, highlighting inequalities in the transition to green technologies.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

There's a dirty side to clean energy in the metal-rich mountains of South Africa | Aeon Videos

South Africa's resource wealth is not benefiting Indigenous peoples, highlighting inequalities in the transition to green technologies.
more#indigenous-rights
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

AG James, NYCHA Launch $750K Tree Planting, Workforce Program

New initiative to restore NYC's tree canopy while creating green jobs and educating youth in public housing communities.
#trump-administration
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk's firms, sparks alarm

The Trump administration's data purge threatens environmental justice efforts by eliminating crucial tools for identifying pollution in vulnerable communities.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How Trump's Radical Remaking of Environmental Review Process Could Reshape Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration's rollback of NEPA rules prioritizes efficiency over environmental justice, sparking concerns of chaos and regulatory neglect.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk's firms, sparks alarm

The Trump administration's data purge threatens environmental justice efforts by eliminating crucial tools for identifying pollution in vulnerable communities.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How Trump's Radical Remaking of Environmental Review Process Could Reshape Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration's rollback of NEPA rules prioritizes efficiency over environmental justice, sparking concerns of chaos and regulatory neglect.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

LISTEN: How Trump's Environmental Justice Layoffs Will Impact New York

The Trump administration's layoffs at the EPA threaten environmental justice and disproportionately impact local communities.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana's Cancer Alley'

Trump administration drops an environmental justice lawsuit in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, favoring petrochemical interests over community health.
more#trump-administration
#climate-crisis
Los Angeles
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's EPA Is Botching Removal of Toxic Waste From the Los Angeles Fires

Communities push back against the disposal of toxic debris from wildfires amid direct federal cleanup efforts.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
Social justice

An Interview With A Fired EPA Environmental Justice Program Analyst | Defector

Los Angeles
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's EPA Is Botching Removal of Toxic Waste From the Los Angeles Fires

Communities push back against the disposal of toxic debris from wildfires amid direct federal cleanup efforts.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
Social justice

An Interview With A Fired EPA Environmental Justice Program Analyst | Defector

more#climate-crisis
#oakland
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Sunday Links: SFUSD Partially Ends Teacher Hiring Freeze, Launches 202526 Recruitment

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Sunday Links: SFUSD Partially Ends Teacher Hiring Freeze, Launches 202526 Recruitment

more#oakland
#diversity-and-inclusion
fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC parents

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx teen program in jeopardy after federal grant cut by Trump administration - Bronx Times

fromBronx Times
1 month ago
NYC parents

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx teen program in jeopardy after federal grant cut by Trump administration - Bronx Times

more#diversity-and-inclusion
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put lives before profit' as campaigners target bank's AGM

Young activist Patience Nabukalu seeks to amplify climate crisis voices after personal tragedy, urging HSBC to cease fossil fuel financing.
Climate activists are challenging HSBC on its financial practices contributing to the climate crisis.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Experts, advocates chart a sustainable path for Brooklyn's climate future at Borough Hall forum * Brooklyn Paper

Building coalitions is vital for grassroots climate movements.
Community energy solutions like virtual power plants benefit both the environment and underserved communities.
Environment
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

New Hanover NAACP Challenges Companies' Bid to Hide River Pollution

Chemours and DuPont aim to conceal documents about PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River, prompting a legal challenge from NAACP New Hanover.
Social justice
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Plans to Rebuild the Sewage Infrastructure in Alabama Scrapped Due to Claims it Was an "Illegal" DEI Arrangement

The cancellation of infrastructure aid in Lowndes County showcases the manipulation of DEI terms for political gains.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Musk Aims to Expand Polluting Data Center Near Historically Black Neighborhoods

Elon Musk's xAI faces opposition over its data center in Memphis for environmental violations impacting Black neighborhoods.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

California expands its electric school bus fleet as federal freeze paused efforts elsewhere

California allocates $500 million for 1,000 electric school buses to aid low-income districts and reduce diesel pollution.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Chicago Teachers Secure Deal for Greener, Healthier Schools

The Chicago Teachers Union's new contract emphasizes environmental justice and healthy school conditions.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal funding freeze halts key infrastructure projects in tribal communities

The Tebughna Foundation's $20 million grant for home renovations was frozen by the Trump administration, impacting several tribes reliant on these funds.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

Lead poisoning in Kabwe, Zambia, affects children severely, demonstrating the long-term impact of industrial pollution on health and community.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A deliberate poisoning': how a banned pesticide haunts the French Caribbean

Prostate cancer rates in Guadeloupe and Martinique are among the highest in the world due to pesticide exposure.
#toxic-waste
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Netflix's 'Toxic Town' tells the story of poisoned children born with disabilities. Here's what happened to the real Susan McIntyre.

"Toxic Town" illustrates the fight against environmental poisoning in a UK town affecting children's health.
Jodie Whittaker stars as a mother pursuing justice for her child exposed to toxic waste.
UK news
fromBustle
3 months ago

This New Netflix Series Is Like A British 'Erin Brockovich'

Toxic Town unveils a true story of environmental injustice in Corby, highlighting severe health issues linked to toxic waste from former steelworks.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Netflix's 'Toxic Town' tells the story of poisoned children born with disabilities. Here's what happened to the real Susan McIntyre.

"Toxic Town" illustrates the fight against environmental poisoning in a UK town affecting children's health.
Jodie Whittaker stars as a mother pursuing justice for her child exposed to toxic waste.
UK news
fromBustle
3 months ago

This New Netflix Series Is Like A British 'Erin Brockovich'

Toxic Town unveils a true story of environmental injustice in Corby, highlighting severe health issues linked to toxic waste from former steelworks.
more#toxic-waste
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, fierce LGBTQ+ ally & progressive champion, dies at 77

Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, a progressive advocate for marginalized communities, passed away at 77 after battling cancer.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's anti-DEI push ends $75 million award to plant trees in places that need them

The termination of a crucial environmental grant threatens tree planting efforts in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward, impacting community health and sustainability.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

'Do the right thing': Grassy Narrows First Nation demands action on mercury pollution ahead of Ontario vote | CBC News

Grassy Narrows leaders demand government action against mercury poisoning and environmental harm, highlighting community health challenges and government neglect.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Toxic Town: Jodie Whittaker is absolutely flawless as she battles real-life injustice

Toxic Town is a gripping drama centered on the real-life Corby toxic waste case, highlighting human suffering linked to corporate negligence.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nigerian communities take Shell to court over oil spills DW 02/20/2025

The communities in the Niger Delta are seeking accountability from Shell for environmental damages caused by oil spills.
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