The Freedom to Breathe campaign in Allegheny County addresses industrial pollution while advocating for the fundamental right to clean air and water, confronting systemic inequities.
Environmental racism forces Black and low-income families to live on the front lines of injustices, as multinational corporations benefit from pollution-driven climate change.
In light of the new administration, we anticipate a troubling resurgence of fossil fuel industries, which could lead to significant rollbacks in environmental protections.
This moment of fear and anxiety calls for unity and resilience among communities in Appalachia to ensure health remains a top priority on government agendas.
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