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Environmental Racism
Will Flint Water Trial Spark More Court Battles for Environmental Justice?
Organizers in Flint hope the charges work as a catalyst for more accountability for polluters and corrupt officials.
Climate Justice Advisory Groups Are in Vogue. But Are State Agencies Listening?
Members of the advisory groups say government agencies often fail to act on their input regarding racial justice.
Benefits of Cap and Trade Often Elude Communities Hit Hard by Air Pollution
Environmental justice advocates say California's climate policies aren't meeting the needs of disadvantaged communities.
A Record Year for Hurricanes Exposes Racial Disparities on the Gulf Coast
Activist Hilton Kelley discusses deeply rooted racial disparities complicating disaster relief on the Gulf Coast.
Army Corps Suspends Permit for Toxic Plastics Complex in “Chemical Alley”
Proposed emissions from the plant would triple the levels of cancer-causing chemicals in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
23 Million US Homes Remain Lead-Contaminated Years After Flint Made Headlines
Data from Fannie Mae shows that the U.S. government is complicit in placing low-income people in lead-tainted homes.
If We Don’t Act Now, the Entire US Could Become a “Cancer Alley”
Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” is a warning for what could become the norm if Trump and the plastics industry get their way.
What Does Equitable Climate Policy Actually Look Like?
We must drastically and equitably reduce emissions and transform our economy before the window of opportunity closes.
The Fed Invested Public Money in Fossil Fuel Firms Driving Environmental Racism
The Federal Reserve should not be propping up a dying industry with a track record of harming communities of color.
Environmental Watchdogs Failed Neighborhoods of Color During Pandemic
Agencies meant to protect residents are instead rolling back regulations and allowing industries to continue polluting.