September 28, 2023
Human Health
Human Health
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reports that around 490 million people in Africa live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.90 per day.
Three Texas Oil & Gas Industry Sites that Caught Fire had Long Violation Records
Summary
Three large refinery and petrochemical facilities in Texas, which recently experienced fires, had a history of environmental compliance problems, accumulating a combined total of 5,469 violations over a decade, according to state records. Although the violations may not have directly caused the fires, they highlight a pattern of companies neglecting investments in equipment and safety measures. The incidents included a deadly explosion and fire at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery, where a lawsuit was filed by the family of a machinist who was burned alive. Similar incidents have been on the rise at industrial sites across the United States, with seven out of 13 refinery fires this year occurring in Texas. Concerns have been raised about the lenient fines and enforcement measures faced by companies from Texas environmental regulators, who have been accused of being "reluctant regulators" according to a 2022 report.
September 28, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
The U.S. is witnessing significant shifts in policies impacting distributed solar projects, ranging from small residential installations to large-scale projects.
September 28, 2023
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
The Colorado Energy Office and the state Department of Local Affairs have received a $17.2 million federal grant to enhance the resilience and reliability.
September 27, 2023
Human Health
Human Health
The city of Houston has sanctioned $5 million to facilitate the voluntary relocation of residents residing near the Union Pacific Railroad site, a cancer-contaminated area.
September 27, 2023
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Inside Climate News reports on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) initiative to address environmental justice by awarding $12 million in grants .
The New York Times, through J. David Goodman's reporting from Houston, discusses the significant impact of artificial shortages in the Texas electricity grid .
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September 25, 2023
Climate Change
Climate Change
Published on Grist, Paul Krantz delves into the environmental impact of tire pollution, a concern exacerbated by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
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.
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 .