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fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump's Rollbacks Are "Getting Really Scary

Allergies and respiratory illness worsen for residents living near heavy industry as federal environmental protections are weakened through regulatory rollbacks and budget cuts.
fromThe Cool Down
6 months ago

Community leader recognized for fighting back amid worsening crisis: 'We're in a very different position'

As the executive director of UPROSE, Brooklyn's oldest Puerto Rican community-based organization, Yeampierre is reshaping what climate action looks like when it's rooted in community, culture, and collective care. UPROSE's mission is simple yet powerful: to build a just, sustainable future by equipping frontline communities to lead the solutions. From community-owned solar to climate education and youth leadership programs, the organization is proving that the most effective climate solutions are those designed by the people most affected.
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