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Black Neighborhoods Are Preparing for Scorching Summer Temperatures
Black communities are prioritizing their well-being by leading heat preparation workshops, sharing resources, and more.
US Health Care Spending Expected to Outpace Economic Growth Over Next Decade
Studies repeatedly show that Medicare for All would save countless lives and hundreds of billions of dollars a year.
New Bill Would Punish Private Equity for Avoidable Financial Harm to Hospitals
Senator Warren’s Corporate Crimes Against Health Care bill takes on financial activities that endanger health care.
Environmentalists Slam FERC Decision to Green Light Mountain Valley Pipeline
A segment of the pipeline recently ruptured during testing, amplifying opponents' concerns about future gas leaks.
New Study Reveals Air in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” Is Even Worse Than Expected
The latest data show that EPA modeling has drastically underestimated the levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide.
As Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires, Nursing Homes Are Left in the Dark
Preemptive power cuts have become more widespread, and nursing homes are being forced to evaluate their preparedness.
EPA Enabled PFAS Contamination of Farmland From Fertilizer, New Lawsuit Claims
The EPA may have violated the Clean Water Act by failing to identify at least 18 PFAS substances in sewage sludge.
Lawsuit Claims Company Knowingly and Illegally Dumped Cancer-Causing Waste
“Several hundred victims have come forward with cancers and other conditions caused by exposure," said an attorney.
Hochul Pressured to Sign NY Bill Making Big Oil Pay for Climate Adaptation
The governor already betrayed environmentalists once this week by blocking a landmark congestion pricing plan in NYC.
Millions of Americans Are Experiencing Extreme Temperatures Under “Heat Dome”
Eleven Trump supporters required hospitalization from heat exhaustion after attending a recent town hall in Phoenix.