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A chemical fire outside Atlanta left residents with a slew of health issues. Now they're fighting to shut down the plant

Chemical fire in Conyers sparked community activism and raised fears over health and environmental safety, particularly among its predominantly Black population.
#community-advocacy

SCSJ Joins Fight Against Toxic Waste Facilities in Miami-Dade

SCSJ opposes new waste incinerator projects to protect marginalized communities from environmental racism and promote sustainable waste management solutions.

Red State, Red Tape: How to Fight for a Highway Teardown in Louisiana - Streetsblog USA

Fighting against environmental racism requires strategic focus and bold action across multiple government levels, as demonstrated by the Claiborne Expressway advocacy.

SCSJ Joins Fight Against Toxic Waste Facilities in Miami-Dade

SCSJ opposes new waste incinerator projects to protect marginalized communities from environmental racism and promote sustainable waste management solutions.

Red State, Red Tape: How to Fight for a Highway Teardown in Louisiana - Streetsblog USA

Fighting against environmental racism requires strategic focus and bold action across multiple government levels, as demonstrated by the Claiborne Expressway advocacy.
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#civil-rights

Federal Judge Undoes Key Civil Rights Protections in Louisiana's Cancer Alley

The ruling may hinder federal efforts to combat environmental racism, creating precedent for similar lawsuits across the nation.

Court reviews civil rights case alleging environmental racism against Black residents in Louisiana's Cancer Alley

The Fifth Circuit is reviewing allegations of environmental racism in land-use policies in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

Federal Judge Undoes Key Civil Rights Protections in Louisiana's Cancer Alley

The ruling may hinder federal efforts to combat environmental racism, creating precedent for similar lawsuits across the nation.

Court reviews civil rights case alleging environmental racism against Black residents in Louisiana's Cancer Alley

The Fifth Circuit is reviewing allegations of environmental racism in land-use policies in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
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Fossil Fuel Industry Disproportionately Harms Low-Income Women, Women of Color

Women of color are disproportionately affected by the fossil fuel industry in North America, facing significant health and safety risks.
#environmental-justice

Will the Closure of an Oil Refinery Bring Justice or Gentrification to Philadelphia?

The presence of the oil refinery has resulted in severe health issues for residents of Grays Ferry, disproportionately affecting the Black community.

Can Chicago's mayor tackle environmental racism in one of the most segregated US cities?

Environmental justice issues persist in Chicago, with communities of color facing disproportionate exposure to pollution and climate risks, impacting residents' health and lifespan.

Will the Closure of an Oil Refinery Bring Justice or Gentrification to Philadelphia?

The presence of the oil refinery has resulted in severe health issues for residents of Grays Ferry, disproportionately affecting the Black community.

Can Chicago's mayor tackle environmental racism in one of the most segregated US cities?

Environmental justice issues persist in Chicago, with communities of color facing disproportionate exposure to pollution and climate risks, impacting residents' health and lifespan.
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Assembly passes bill to require farmers to notify county before using pesticides near schools

Legislation passed requiring farms near schools to notify before pesticide spraying to reduce children's exposure.
Concerns raised about pesticide impact on children, especially students of color in rural areas.
Study shows high pesticide use in California counties, with calls to address environmental racism.

EPA Can't Enforce Civil Rights Protections, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules

Federal judge rules against investigations into violations of Title VI under the Civil Rights Act
Advocacy groups concerned about the impact on communities fighting environmental racism

Community Demands More Input Over Bingham Park Remediation

The Greensboro City Council canceled its meeting on contaminated waste due to community opposition, considering alternatives to prevent perpetuating environmental racism.
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