Fossil Fuel Industry Disproportionately Harms Low-Income Women, Women of Color
Briefly

The report from WECAN highlights six critical issues women of color face due to the fossil fuel industry: environmental racism, pollution, and impacts on fertility, among others.
Osprey Orielle Lake noted, 'This is an egregious list, and these [fossil fuel] activities must be stopped,' underlining the urgent need for change in the industry.
The report establishes an 'indisputable connection' between fossil fuel practices and detrimental effects on the health and human rights of marginalized women.
Specific data from the Eagle Ford Shale indicates that Latine women living close to oil flaring sites had a significantly higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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