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Environment & Health
Genocide Fuels Climate Crisis. The Fate of Palestine Shapes Our Climate Future.
The Palestinian struggle for survival is also a global struggle against a potentially horrific future for humanity.
Sense of Urgency About Climate Change Is Declining Among Youth, Poll Finds
Released amid record-breaking temperatures and rising seas, the survey reports an alarming decline in perceived urgency.
Advocates Worry “Forever Chemicals” Cleanup May Reinforce Environmental Racism
These hazardous substances may be sent to commercial incinerators that are predominantly found in Black communities.
Parasites, Often Miscast as Villains, Are Ecologically Critical — and Declining
Until recently, researchers had no idea climate change was wiping out important parasites.
Scientists Warn Climate Change Is to Blame for Brazil’s Worst Floods in 80 Years
“The era of extreme climate effects is here,” one environmental economics expert warned.
Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange Are Battling Cancer Without VA Compensation
Vets exposed to the chemical at US bases are still waiting for the same benefits as their peers who fought in Vietnam.
Natural Gas Is a Climate Scam — and Consumers Are Paying for It
Despite the fracking boom, the price of natural gas for US households has skyrocketed by 52 percent since 2016.
Trump-Appointed Judges Grant DOJ Request to Toss Landmark Youth Climate Case
Three consecutive administrations have worked to prevent a trial, using legal tactics to delay and derail the case.
EPA Changes Course on Widely Used Pesticide With Proposed Ban
The agency cited evidence that acephate harms workers who apply the chemical and others through contaminated water.
Biden Administration Strengthens Health Care Protections for LGBTQ People
“Today’s rule is a giant step forward for this country toward a more equitable and inclusive health care system.”