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Environment & Health
WI GOP Gov Candidate Mocks Dem Over Her Factual Observations on Climate Crisis
Hailstorms cause millions of dollars in property damage yearly in Wisconsin, mostly to the state's farmland.
US Mining Plan Will Sacrifice Mexico’s Environment for Weapons and Tech
A new mining agreement provides no benefits for Mexico and fails to address health and environmental impacts.
The GOP Just Passed a Resolution to Open Minnesota Wilderness Up for Mining
The Forest Service has warned that mines like the one under consideration could cause “serious and irreplaceable harm.”
War Pollutants May Be Poisoning a Generation of Mothers and Their Babies in Gaza
The impact of war goes beyond immediate destruction, quietly shaping the health of future generations.
Massive New Louisiana Natural Gas Plant Is Slated to Be US’s Most Polluting Yet
Accelerating greenhouse gas emissions threaten Louisiana with rising sea levels and more extreme hurricanes.
In Memphis, Investors Benefit From AI Boom While the Public Bears Its Cost
The people most enthusiastic about the construction of AI data centers are often the least likely to live next to them.
CDC Head Blocks Release of Findings Showing Strong COVID Vax Effectiveness
The report detailed how adults receiving COVID-19 vaccines saw hospitalization rates drop by 55 percent.
Communities Near Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Have Higher Cancer Rates
Air and water pollution from the massive farms may be playing a role, according to a new study.
DOGE Attacks on Social Security Have Left Millions in the Lurch
Disabled, ill, and aging Americans are facing a broken system that's now harder to navigate than ever.
Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced
In Gaza, war is not measured only by the number of airstrikes, but by the number of trees that no longer bear fruit.