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Economic Inequalities and Climate Apartheid: Ashley Dawson on “Extreme Cities”
It's time for radical socioeconomic change.
Empire Files: The Sacrifice Zones of Hurricane Harvey
Black and Latino areas face the highest risk of flooding and pollution, earning them the name “sacrifice zones.”
While Trump Opens National Parks to Fossil Fuel Drilling, Fee Hikes Would Lock Out Vacationing Families
As Republican leadership slashes taxes for billionaires, price hikes at National Parks will hurt working Americans.
Capitalism Exacerbates the Vulnerability of “Extreme Cities” to Climate Change
Climate change is happening, and cities are at the forefront of the battle.
Dahr Jamail | Eight-Year Study Confirms “All Sea Life” Will Be Affected by Acidic Oceans
The survival of infant sea creatures is in great danger.
Public Option vs. Medicare for All: The Coming Debate Over Health Care Justice
Only single-payer insures 100 percent of the population.
Puerto Rican Climate Activist: Aid Is Being Unfairly Distributed and Superfund Sites Continue to Overflow
Over 1 million people on the island still lack clean drinking water.
Scientist at Work: Measuring Public Health Impacts After Disasters
Will there be an increase in Zika, West Nile or other vector-borne diseases?
Road Kill: Side-Swiping the Environmental Protection Act
More and more species will feel a potentially fatal impact.
Top Trump Official for Pipeline Safety Profits From Selling Oil Spill Equipment
A newly appointed federal regulator profits from oil spill responses.