April 22, 2024
Environmental Racism
Environmental Racism
Environmental racism remains a pressing issue in the United States, highlighted by a series of modern-day examples that underscore systemic inequalities.
Why the United States undercounts climate-driven deaths
Summary
A report by Grist discusses the underestimation of climate-related deaths in the United States, highlighting that the country's death surveillance system is ill-equipped to handle the impacts of climate change. The article focuses on the challenges of accurately counting heat-related deaths in places like Maricopa County, Arizona, where heat-associated mortality is often underreported. It also points out that the full extent of climate-related deaths often becomes evident only months or even years after a disaster. Researchers argue that the existing death surveillance system was not designed to cope with the effects of climate change. The article suggests that the U.S. needs better ways to monitor and report climate-related deaths to understand the true health impacts of climate change and take preventive measures. However, obstacles such as limited resources, training, and political priorities hinder progress in this area, leaving many climate-related deaths uncounted and unaddressed.
April 22, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
A lawsuit filed by a coalition of advocates and inmates against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) over extreme temperatures in state prisons
April 22, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
President Joe Biden has announced the opening of applications for the American Climate Corps, aiming to enlist 20,000 individuals in its inaugural year.
April 19, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Reuters reports that the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will announce its plan on May 13 to expedite the development of long-distance transmission lines to accom
April 19, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Over $300 million is being directed towards addressing the migrant crisis while longstanding issues of poverty in their communities have been overlooked for decades.
April 18, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Newsweek reports that the National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center forecasts a months-long drought in western Texas, exacerbating concerns about water scarcity.
April 18, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The activism of Black-led environmental organizations, such as Outdoor Afro and Justice Outside, in combating environmental racism and advocating for marginalized communities
April 17, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted Houston an extension to utilize or reimburse $5.7 billion earmarked for Hurricane Harvey housing recovery
April 17, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Efforts by the Texas Land Office and Houston City Council to locate 900 households owed relocation assistance due to the buyout of four low-income housing complexes following Hurr
April 17, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
A new study published in Nature revealing that climate change-induced extreme weather events could lead to a substantial reduction of approximately 19% in global income by 2050.
April 17, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Daji Aswad reports on the launch of a pollution tracker by Lone Star Legal Aid, enabling Houston residents to report environmental issues directly.
April 16, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
FEMA's enforcement of the 50 percent rule, which mandates the rebuilding of flood-damaged homes above flood level, has sparked controversy in Lee County, Florida.
April 13, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Yahoo Finance, delves into the natural gas surplus gripping the US, particularly in Texas.
April 12, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
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April 12, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
The United States Department of Justice issued an amicus brief supporting claims from a Wisconsin tribe that Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline is trespassing on tribal lands.