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from48 hills
2 weeks ago

The brutality of the Billionaires Budget starts to unfold - 48 hills

As the supes started hearings on the Lurie Administration's budget proposals today, the People's Budget Coalition released a list of where some $600 million worth of cuts and budget redirections would hit hardest.
San Francisco
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The situation at Calif.'s most contaminated lake is likely worse than we thought

Hydrogen sulfide emissions from the Salton Sea significantly threaten public health, especially among vulnerable communities.
NYC politics
fromqns.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | The power to illuminate: Why modernizing New York's electric grid is a matter of survival QNS

Senator Sanders emphasizes the urgent need to modernize the electric grid to prevent crises, particularly in vulnerable areas like Southeast Queens.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Doctor criticises lightweight' assessment of impact of assisted dying

Assisted dying legislation may disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities, raising significant concerns about unchecked implications for minority and disabled populations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New Mexico

This isn't just about allocating dollars. It's about delivering tangible benefits.
NYC politics
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Sweating to Shivering: Study Finds Rapid Swings in Temperature Have Increased

Increased frequency of rapid temperature changes poses significant threats to agriculture, ecosystems, and vulnerable communities.
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