September 27, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has updated its MiEJScreen tool, which maps how environmental contamination intersects with health
"New analysis shows 740 chemical sites in Louisiana are at risk from storms. Are they ready?"
Summary
A new analysis by The Times-Picayune and The Advocate reveals that more than 740 chemical sites in Louisiana, USA, are at risk from extreme weather events. These sites, which house toxic chemicals, pose a significant danger to the population living nearby. The analysis shows that nearly 1.2 million Louisianans, a quarter of the state's population, live within a mile of these facilities. The risks are particularly concentrated in the Gulf Coast and between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, an area known as "Cancer Alley." Alarmingly, neither state nor federal regulations require these facilities to take specific precautions to prevent chemical releases during storms or floods. The analysis also highlights the unequal distribution of risks, with Black and low-income communities more likely to be exposed to these dangers. Despite industry claims of adaptation and upgrading infrastructure, experts warn that the risks of double disasters, where extreme weather events coincide with chemical accidents, are increasing as the planet warms.
Black homeowners in Elba, Alabama, face a worsening flooding crisis as insurance companies pull out of the region due to climate change.
September 26, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Germany has equipped over 550,000 apartments with balcony solar systems, known as “balkonkraftwerk”, providing renters an accessible way to generate renewable energy.
September 26, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent but often overlooked greenhouse gas, has drawn increased attention as global efforts to combat climate change intensify.
September 26, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
The EPA has awarded $53 million in grants to 133 community groups to monitor air quality in underserved areas, aiming to address gaps in air monitoring.
September 26, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Following the tragic death of 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson during an extreme heatwave, California has enacted a new law aimed at protecting students from extreme weather.
An MIT study examines the increasing risks of heat exposure in U.S. prisons, highlighting how climate change worsens the vulnerability of incarcerated populations.
September 23, 2024
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
Despite calls from the United Nations to address environmental discrimination in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," little progress has been made.
Louisiana's Black communities are facing severe health impacts from the rapid expansion of methane facilities
September 22, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
A new study examines how neighborhood perceptions influence gentrification, focusing on Houston's Northside, a predominantly Latino neighborhood.
Advocates are urging the EPA to continue enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, a critical tool in addressing environmental justice.
September 20, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Over the past 20 years, microplastics have been found in virtually every ecosystem, including the human body, with growing concerns about their potential harm.
Texas is experiencing significant growth in clean energy jobs, now employing over 250,000 workers, surpassing the oil and gas sector.
September 19, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Researchers at Emory University are mapping tick populations in Georgia as rising temperatures, driven by climate change, expand the range of ticks like the lone star tick.
September 19, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
New research published in *Earth’s Future* reveals that most U.S. cities have avoided building in floodplains since 2001, contradicting common assumptions about risky development.