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fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oaklanders vs. pollution: on the podcast

When a toxic metal foundry finally shut down in East Oakland after years of community organizing, residents celebrated a hard-won victory. But as our environmental reporter discovered, a new polluter was allowed to move in with the city's blessing. This story reveals how environmental enforcement works - or doesn't work - in Oakland, and the powerful force of engaged residents fighting for their neighborhoods.
East Bay (California)
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Louisiana residents were warning their neighbors about polluted air-now the state could fine them $1M for doing it

Louisiana's new law restricts environmental groups from sharing air quality information, raising concerns about public health and free speech.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australia's biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Chevron's Gorgon gas plant received carbon credits while emissions rose, highlighting flaws in Australia's climate safeguard mechanism.
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