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Ohio Firefighters Kept in the Dark on Drilling and Fracking Chemicals
The secrecy prevents first responders from preparing for incidents involving chemical fires, spills or releases.
As an Autistic Femme, I Love Greta Thunberg’s “Resting Autism Face”
I am in solidarity with Greta Thunberg against the ableist, sexist and ageist attacks against her.
Facing Climate Crisis, Senators Have Millions Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies
U.S. senators own as much as $14 million in fossil fuel stocks.
Amid a Water Crisis, California Officials Fan Flames of Confusion
Since the 2018 Camp Fire, carcinogens have lingered at dangerously high levels in the region’s drinking water supply.
Activists Shut Down DC Streets as Climate Activism Heats Up
Friday’s climate strike was not a one-off moment.
Brazil’s Indigenous Leader Attacked by Bolsonaro Over Efforts to Preserve Amazon
Chief Raoni Metuktire discusses the obstacles facing the Amazon outside of the UN summit.
Youth Indigenous Climate Activist Artemisa Xakriabá: “We Fight for Mother Earth”
Xakriabá spoke about increasing environmental destruction across Brazil during Friday's climate strike in New York.
Why We March: Voices From the Front Lines of Friday’s Climate Strike
As many as 4 million people took to the streets in hundreds of countries.
#ShutDownDC Protesters Blockade Capital Streets to Demand Climate Action
The action was timed to coincide with the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.
Can Nuclear Power’s Deadly Waste Be Contained in a Warming World?
Nuclear reactors are highly vulnerable to radioactive meltdowns in an era of rising climate disasters.