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21 States Sue Biden in Attempt to Revive Keystone Pipeline
Construction on the Keystone XL pipeline was terminated by President Biden the same day he was sworn into office.
Lawmakers Call for Biden to Block Massive Petrochemical Complex in Cancer Alley
Residents and environmental justice advocates nationwide have come out against Formosa Plastics Group's planned complex.
Enbridge Line 3 Pauses Work Temporarily
Nearly 50 percent of the controversial 337-mile pipeline has been completed despite several lawsuits.
One Year Into Pandemic, 109 Democrats Get Behind Renewed Medicare for All Effort
“The case for Medicare for All has never been clearer,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on Wednesday.
“Just” Transitions Are Possible, But They Require State Investment
A national strategy that weaves local initiatives into a more inclusive economy will bring solutions that workers want.
“First of Its Kind” Complaint Filed Against Chevron for Greenwashing Campaigns
The groups want the Federal Trade Commission to enforce its Green Guides against Chevron's misleading ads and reports.
Many Agricultural Workers Still Can’t Get COVID Vaccine as Growing Season Begins
Exclusion from vaccine eligibility is emblematic of how farmworkers, many of them migrants, are treated in general.
Exploiting More Than the Land: Sex Violence Linked to Enbridge Line 3 Pipeliners
One toxic byproduct of pipeline construction has escaped public scrutiny: sexual assaults linked to Line 3 workers.
A Number of Republicans in Congress Aren’t Getting Vaccinated
More than two-fifths of Republican voters nationwide are also refusing to get vaccinated, recent polling shows.
Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Is Possible. These State-Level Plans Show How.
Crucial emissions reduction targets can be met through feasible state-level investments in clean energy.