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Environmental Racism
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.
A Former EPA Adviser on How to Push for Environmental Justice Under Trump
Mustafa Ali discusses what to do now.
Under Trump, Environmental Justice Policy Ignores an Entire Section of the Population
An interview with Talia Buford on environmental justice policy.
Did the Detroit Mayor’s Office Suppress Damaging Water Shutoffs Study?
Shutting off water to low-income residents because of their inability to pay city bills has sparked a growing public health crisis.
Pastor Leads Lawsuit Opposing Bayou Bridge Pipeline to Protect Louisiana Cancer Alley Community
Is the love of money so strong that industry leaders and politicians are willing to let people die in order to get it?