Clairton residents plead with officials to protect them from pollution following US Steel fire

PITTSBURGH—Residents from eight communities surrounding the Clairton Coke Works gathered alongside environmental advocates in Clairton on Wednesday to share their concerns about the health impacts of a recent influx in air pollution resulting from an accident at the plant nearly a month ago.

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In West Papua, a development plan that doesn’t require clearing forest

The head of Tambrauw district, Gabriel Asem, says he prioritizes the land rights of local communities and that conservation and sustainable development can go hand in hand.

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What keeps families in one of the most polluted places in California?

California's Imperial County is emblematic of life for millions of people around the state who live under an umbrella of bad air quality or who have contaminated soil or lack access to clean water.

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For Haaland, climate change is ‘worth losing sleep over’

Elected in November to represent New Mexico's First Congressional District, Rep. Deb Haaland is among the first of two Native women to join the U.S. Congress. Focusing on her background, national magazines and television programs profiled her even before she swooped to victory on Election Day, outpacing her nearest opponent by more than 20 points.

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Erin Brockovich urges California to stop PG&E bankruptcy

Consumer activist Erin Brockovich, who famously took on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in the 1990s, urged California lawmakers Tuesday not to let the utility go bankrupt because it could mean less money for wildfire victims.

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Arcade Fire, July Talk among musicians to support anti-pipeline camps

More than 200 Canadian musicians and industry players are standing in solidarity with Indigenous people in northern B.C. who have been protesting the construction of a natural gas pipeline on traditional territories.

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They sought ‘lead paint virgins’ and bought their settlements. It will be hard for those victims to get their money back.

A Chevy Chase company that made millions of dollars from deals with victims of lead poisoning targeted an "entire generation of youth coming of age in Baltimore" with its deceptive practices, Maryland's top law enforcement official alleges.

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Saugeen Ojibway Nation confronts effects of climate change on whitefish fishery

The fishing communities of Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash are finding higher winds and warmer temperatures are affecting populations of lake whitefish in Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, which many rely on for their livelihoods.

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Abandon Trans Mountain if consultations fail to satisfy all Indigenous stakeholders, says Singh

Jagmeet Singh says the federal government should be willing to end the expansion of the TransMountain pipeline if consultations do not end in “partnership” and “buy in” from all the communities along the route.

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10 Climate Change Books to Help You Understand Our Environment

In case you haven’t heard, a climate disaster is looming. The effects of climate change—like rising seas and intensifying weather patterns—are already here. Even though the worst is yet to come,

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It is time to respect the planet’s boundaries—and overhaul how we eat and waste food—if we want to feed our rising population

The way we eat and grow food has to dramatically change if we're going to feed the world's increasing population by 2050 and protect the planet, according to a major report released today from the EAT-Lancet Commission.

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Tribes face food and medicine crisis as shutdown continues, lawmakers are told

As the partial government shutdown drags on, Native American tribes in urban and rural areas are facing food shortages and a health care crisis because federal funds that stock pantries and provide medicine for diabetes and opioid addiction have been cut off.

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Without defence, indigenous Brazilians left to languish in jail

With the world's third largest prison population, Brazil's jails are overcrowded and violent but there are mounting concerns the situation is worse for indigenous inmates.

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Under the surface of Russia’s Arctic super-region is a looming disaster

Regional authorities in the Yamal Nenets region are aware of the potential devastating consequences of climate change, but say necessary measures are taken.

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RCMP concerned Indigenous rights advocates will gain public support: new study

New research shows Canada’s police force assesses the risk Indigenous activists and protesters pose to the nation — not based on factors of criminality — but based on their ability to summon sympathy from the broader populace

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New boss of Flint water prosecutions vows to 'right the ship’

“I am frustrated that the (people of the) city of Flint had to go through what they’ve been through," said Fadwa A. Hammoud. "That is the root of my frustration.”

Clairton residents plead with officials to protect them from pollution following US Steel fire

In West Papua, a development plan that doesn’t require clearing forest

What keeps families in one of the most polluted places in California?

For Haaland, climate change is ‘worth losing sleep over’

Research body to fund humanitarian efforts

Erin Brockovich urges California to stop PG&E bankruptcy

Cleveland coalition says city will be ‘lead safe’ within the next decade

After decades of promises, Cleveland children still poisoned by lead

Arcade Fire, July Talk among musicians to support anti-pipeline camps

They sought ‘lead paint virgins’ and bought their settlements. It will be hard for those victims to get their money back.

For centuries the rivers sustained Aboriginal culture. Now they are dry, elders despair

Universal health screenings for Flint children underway

Restoring land justice for black farmers in the South

Saugeen Ojibway Nation confronts effects of climate change on whitefish fishery

Abandon Trans Mountain if consultations fail to satisfy all Indigenous stakeholders, says Singh

At risk for breast cancer? Your race matters

10 Climate Change Books to Help You Understand Our Environment

Peter Dykstra: I have breaking news….

It is time to respect the planet’s boundaries—and overhaul how we eat and waste food—if we want to feed our rising population

Tribes face food and medicine crisis as shutdown continues, lawmakers are told

When Indigenous assert rights, Canada sends militarized police

New map reveals disparities in Chicago pollution levels

In Minneapolis, low-income neighborhoods see influx of clean energy investment

Without defence, indigenous Brazilians left to languish in jail

See you in court, citizens tell governments on climate change

As Brazilian agribusiness booms, family farms feed the nation

Under the surface of Russia’s Arctic super-region is a looming disaster

Gisele Bundchen feuds with Brazilian official over climate activism

Virginia Congressman: Don’t make states go it alone on clean energy

RCMP concerned Indigenous rights advocates will gain public support: new study

New boss of Flint water prosecutions vows to 'right the ship’