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EartherEnvironmental JusticeEartherEnvironmental JusticeElon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Sparked an Exodus of Climate Voices, Researchers FindX, formerly Twitter, has seen a rise in harassment and misinformation, pushing out progressive, climate-minded…ByAngely MercadoPublishedAugust 16, 2023Comments (10)
EartherEnvironmental JusticeEartherEnvironmental JusticeAlmost Half of U.S. Tap Water Is Contaminated With 'Forever Chemicals', Study SaysThere are 12,000 types of PFAS, the USGS tested for 32 types across the country.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJuly 6, 2023Comments (21)
EartherEnvironmental JusticeEartherEnvironmental JusticeTrain Carrying Asphalt and Sulfur Derailed Into the Yellowstone RiverThe derailment occurred this Saturday morning, and cleanup crews are working to remediate the site.ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 26, 2023Comments (9)
EartherEnvironmental JusticeEartherEnvironmental JusticeAsthma ER Visits Shot Up in NYC When Wildfire Smoke Choked the NortheastAsthma can be manageable, but the huge spike in air pollution last week triggered symptoms for vulnerable New…ByAngely MercadoPublishedJune 16, 2023Comments (1)
EartherEnvironmental JusticeEartherEnvironmental JusticeThe Laws That Took Down Mobsters Are Being Turned Against Big OilCities in New Jersey and Puerto Rico say oil companies are behind a conspiracy to deceive the public.ByKate Yoder, GristPublishedMay 20, 2023Comments (6)
EartherEnvironmental JusticeEartherEnvironmental JusticeThe Toxic Legacy of the Gold RushAlmost 175 years after the Gold Rush began, Californians are left holding the bag for thousands of abandoned mines.ByLeah CampbellPublishedMay 15, 2023Comments (6)