Residents of Shiloh, Alabama, a majority-Black community, are seeking federal accountability for years of severe flooding linked to a highway expansion by the Alabama Department
A Decades-Long Battle Against North Carolina’s Largest Landfill
The article explores the prolonged struggle against North Carolina's largest landfill in Sampson County. Initially established in 1974 and expanded in 1992, the landfill has become the largest in the state, covering over 1,300 acres. Residents, particularly in the Snow Hill community, have faced environmental and health issues, including constant noxious odors, respiratory illnesses, and concerns about hazardous waste dumping. Operated by Canadian company GFL Environmental, the landfill has generated controversy, with residents questioning the economic benefits touted by officials. The article highlights the community's efforts to address environmental injustices, despite challenges and perceived neglect from county officials. Concerns include air and water pollution, methane emissions, and the impact on residents' health. The piece also discusses community activism, recent developments, and the complex issues surrounding the landfill's operations.
President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative and EPA Administrator Michael Regan’s 2021 “Journey to Justice” tour aimed to address pollution and environmental racism in overburdened
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The Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, not to be confused with the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, is expanding its efforts to
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New research highlights the growing prevalence of "weather whiplash," rapid shifts between extreme rain and drought, as a hallmark of climate change. In Los Angeles, this phenomen
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UN Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera has called for fundamental reforms to the global climate regime, criticizing the current system as ineffective and dominated by misinformation
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