Environment
House Democrats unveil strong climate plan linked to racial justice
July 1, 2020"Turning this plan into reality will build a safer, healthier, and fairer America, restore our global climate leadership, enhance our national security, and provide a livable climate for today's youth and future generations."
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Native Alaskan village’s water under threat after 15,000 gallon oil spill
June 24, 2020It is one of the only two spawning grounds for the Kobuk/Selawik population of sheefish and also an important habitat for grayling, arctic char, whitefish, chum salmon and lake trout.
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Enormous dust cloud moving from the Sahara to U.S. this week
June 22, 2020The cloud could worsen air quality in some places, which could make symptoms worse for people suffering from respiratory conditions like asthma.
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Masks, gloves – the ocean is filling up with COVID trash
June 19, 2020“It has been really disgusting to watch the plastic industry exploit people’s fears, when everyone is just trying to understand what they need to do to keep safe."
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Black environmentalists are organizing against worldwide injustice
June 17, 2020Environmental injustice is not a single issue. Rather, it's a constellation of issues including discrimination in housing, jobs, and healthcare.
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