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June 27, 2023

EPA Must Protect Communities from Sterilizer Plants’ Carcinogenic Emissions

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Update the Electricity Grid Without Undermining Environmental Protections

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Why Living Above the Poverty Line Doesn’t Guarantee Food Security

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June 22, 2023

Climate Reality vs. Public Perception: Will Toxic Haze and the 2023 Danger Season Make a Difference?

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June 20, 2023

The United States Needs to Protect Its Farmworkers from “Danger Season”

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June 15, 2023

We Must Do Right by Farmworkers, Slaughterhouse Workers, and Food Service Employees

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A Year After the Deadly Pakistan Floods Began, Hard Lessons About Climate Loss and Damage

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The US Supreme Court Upholds the Voting Rights Act, and Election Science, For Now

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Replacing California’s Oldest and Dirtiest Cars Will Save Money and Lives

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