September 24, 2023
Climate Change
Climate Change
Forbes contributor Silvio Marcacci discusses President Biden's launch of the American Climate Corps, drawing parallels with President Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation.
Systemic Racism and Environmental Injustice Among Latino Farmworkers and Communities
Summary
This Latin Post article addresses the systemic racism and environmental injustice experienced by Latino farmworkers in the US, focusing on their exposure to the herbicide paraquat. It emphasizes the racial disparities in land ownership and representation within the agricultural industry, with white Americans owning the majority of the land and Latino farmworkers often working on land they don't own. The article discusses the health risks faced by these workers, such as pesticide exposure and suffocation hazards. Paraquat exposure is highlighted as a significant risk factor for Parkinson's disease, with Latino farmworkers and their families living near agricultural areas being particularly vulnerable. The article explains the neurotoxic effects of paraquat on the brain, specifically the substantia nigra responsible for movement control. The US Environmental Protection Agency is criticized for neglecting occupational pesticide exposure and disregarding people of color in risk assessments. The article suggests that Congress should improve laws and regulations, grant partial jurisdiction over pesticide exposure to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and address systemic racism and environmental injustice in the food system. To combat these issues, the author proposes grassroots activism, collaboration with law firms specializing in toxic exposure, and the filing of class action lawsuits for affected farmworkers to seek compensation.
September 20, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
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Two new reports highlight the global impact of wildfire smoke on air quality. One study reveals that over two billion people worldwide were exposed to fire-related air pollution.
September 20, 2023
Human Health
Human Health
The article discusses the profound impact of location on health equity and environmental justice. It emphasizes that where people live significantly affects their health.
Research from UC Berkeley School of Public Health reveals that despite redlining, a discriminatory lending practice being outlawed since 1968, its legacy continues.
September 21, 2023
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
Brazil's supreme court has voted against a proposal to restrict Indigenous land rights, a decision hailed as a historic victory for the country's Indigenous communities.
September 21, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
The article discusses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on community solar programs in the United States one year after its passage.
September 21, 2023
Civil Rights & Human Rights
Civil Rights & Human Rights
The Biden Administration is allocating $1 billion in grants to address "environmental injustice" by planting trees in urban areas predominantly inhabited by minorities .
September 22, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The article discusses the need for President Joe Biden's American Climate Corps (ACC) to prioritize equity, especially for Black youth, drawing parallels .
September 22, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
In this article by Bill McKibben, published in The New Yorker on September 22, 2023, the author discusses the Biden Administration's upcoming decision.
September 22, 2023
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
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The article discusses the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval of the expansion of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects on the Gulf Coast.
September 15, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
On September 15, 2023, the state of California filed a significant lawsuit against major oil companies, including Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron.
September 15, 2023
Food & Water Justice
Food & Water Justice
During a City Council candidate forum held on September 15, 2023, in Houston, the Union Pacific rail yard's contamination and its impact on the Fifth Ward.
September 15, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
An analysis by the independent market monitor revealed that the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)'s recent effort to ensure grid reliability.
September 15, 2023
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
A Deloitte report has highlighted the issue of "climate racism," which disproportionately impacts marginalized communities in Canada, particularly Indigenous and racialized groups
September 15, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened a civil rights investigation in 2022 into whether the State of Louisiana disproportionately burdened Black communities along.