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Environment & Health
Communities in US and Mexico at Risk From Sewage, Pollution and Disease
An environmental health crisis threatens millions of lives.
Paying Tribute to a Warrior Against Big Pharma: Zahara Heckscher
Zahara was an inspiration.
“Excess” Emissions From Industrial Shutdowns and Startups Are Increasing Air Pollution
There are four important takeaways from this study.
The Ultimate Blowback Universe: A Planet Boiling With Unintended Consequences
Trump has dedicated himself to nailing humanity to a cross of coal.
Before the US Approves New Uranium Mining, Consider Its Toxic Legacy
Uranium is having a moment in the spotlight.
Trump EPA Dissolves Program That Studies Effects of Chemical Exposure on Children
The Trump administration is sacrificing the health of the public in the service of corporations.
Six Months After Harvey, Environmental Justice and Climate Change Absent From Houston’s Recovery Plans
Houston is also home to the largest refining and petrochemical complex in the country.
Red Cloud’s Revolution: Oglalla Sioux Freeing Themselves From Fossil Fuel
The Oglalla Sioux are going off the grid.
As the Trump Administration Retreats on Climate Change, US Cities Are Moving Forward
Trump's recent infrastructure plan seeks to weaken environmental measures.
Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempt to Suspend Methane Rule
The setback for the deregulation agenda follows similar decisions.