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Environmental Racism
Naomi Klein: There’s Nothing Natural About Puerto Rico’s Disaster
Naomi Klein discusses disaster capitalism.
Puerto Rico Has Not Recovered From Hurricane Maria
Here’s a snapshot of Puerto Rico today.
Immigrants Seeking Shelter Fear Deportation as FEMA Shifts Funds to ICE
Undocumented immigrants have expressed concern they will encounter immigration enforcement if they seek help.
Water Protectors Take Action to Keep Pipeline Out of Marginalized Communities
An encampment of protesters in Louisiana is resisting the crude oil industry.
Deforestation in the US South Is Four Times Greater Than Logging in South American Rainforests
Deforestation disproportionately hurts low-income people and people of color.
Court Rules EPA Unlawfully Delayed Environmental Racism Investigations for Decades
The concerns of communities of color were simply ignored.
New Orleans Approves Natural Gas Power Plant Despite Environmental Racism and Climate Concerns
The city council recently approved construction of a $210 million natural gas power plant.
How Economic Distress Impacts Your Health
Where you live plays a powerful role on your health.
Wealthy Countries Have Damaged the Climate in Incredible Ways
The US is most responsible for causing the climate crisis.
Shared Renewables Hold Big Potential for Communities Left Out of Clean Energy Programs
Inclusive clean energy can empower all Americans.