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Half of U.S. kids live in areas with dangerous air pollution, report finds
environment1 month ago

Half of U.S. kids live in areas with dangerous air pollution, report finds

A 27th annual American Lung Association report finds 46% of U.S. children live in areas with at least one unhealthy air-pollution measure, with 10% in communities failing all three; ozone remains the most widespread pollutant, exposing about 129 million people to risky levels. The report links higher pollution to heat, drought, wildfires, climate change, and growing datacenter energy use, while outlining disproportionate exposure and health risks for communities of color. It also criticizes EPA rollbacks under the current administration as weakening protections for public health.

via The Guardian|
#air-pollution#children-health#environment
Organizing to Halt AI Data Centers: A Three-City Playbook
politics-and-elections1 month ago

Organizing to Halt AI Data Centers: A Three-City Playbook

Organizers from Memphis (TN), DeForest (WI), and Tucson (AZ) share tactics to resist AI data centers: rapidly mobilize the community, attend public meetings, file open-records requests, and build coalitions; leverage social media, door‑to‑door outreach, and local experts to counter misinformation; focus messaging on water and electricity impacts and affordability to win broad support; maintain volunteer networks and power-map to target decision-makers. Their efforts have halted or slowed projects (e.g., Wisconsin’s DeForest case, Tucson’s Project Blue) and underscore how local organizing can push back against the AI data-center boom.

via Truthout|
#ai-infrastructure#data-centers#environmental-justice
Mexico tightens pollution rules after Guardian exposé links Monterrey plant to heavy-metal fallout
environment3 months ago

Mexico tightens pollution rules after Guardian exposé links Monterrey plant to heavy-metal fallout

Mexico announced a sweeping pollution crackdown after Guardian investigations linked a Monterrey Zinc Nacional plant to heavy-metal contamination, unveiling a new atmospheric monitoring network, updated air and soil standards, and a $4.8 million fine with remediation steps, while lawmakers consider stricter toxic-waste imports and residents demand transparency.

via The Guardian|
#air-monitoring-network#environment#environmental-justice
Indigenous Peoples Seek Justice a Decade After Brazil Dam Disaster
environment6 months ago

Indigenous Peoples Seek Justice a Decade After Brazil Dam Disaster

A decade after the Mariana dam collapse in Brazil, which caused environmental devastation and loss of life, the country faces ongoing challenges in environmental justice and governance, with critics questioning Brazil's climate leadership and the effectiveness of its policies, especially in relation to Indigenous communities and environmental protections, ahead of COP30.

via AP News|
#brazil#climate-summit#environment
politics10 months ago

Trump’s Tax Bill: Impact on Funding, Spending, and Americans

The article discusses how President Trump's tax bill significantly cuts funding for environmental and climate justice programs, impacting communities in Louisiana that are fighting pollution and climate change, and highlights ongoing legal battles and community efforts to resist industry pollution and advocate for environmental health.

via Rolling Stone|
#climate-change#environmental-justice#fossil-fuels
"EPA Implements New Rules to Reduce Cancer-Causing Pollution from Chemical Plants"
environment2 years ago

"EPA Implements New Rules to Reduce Cancer-Causing Pollution from Chemical Plants"

The EPA has announced a new rule to reduce toxic air pollution from over 200 chemical plants, targeting cancer-causing emissions and aiming to reduce cancer risk by 96% for nearby communities. The rule, the first of its kind in 30 years, focuses on pollutants disproportionately affecting minority communities in Texas and Louisiana. It requires industries to identify and repair sources of pollution, implement fence-line monitoring, and share data publicly. While praised by environmental groups and activists, it faces opposition from industry representatives and legal challenges.

via NPR|
#air-pollution#chemical-plants#environment
"EPA Mandates Reduction of Cancer-Linked Emissions from 218 US Chemical Plants"
environment2 years ago

"EPA Mandates Reduction of Cancer-Linked Emissions from 218 US Chemical Plants"

The EPA has issued a new rule requiring over 200 chemical plants in the US to reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer, particularly targeting ethylene oxide and chloroprene. This move aligns with President Biden's environmental justice commitment and aims to protect communities burdened by industrial pollution. The rule will significantly cut emissions, benefitting areas like majority-Black neighborhoods near New Orleans. While praised by some lawmakers and environmental advocates, the American Chemistry Council criticized the rule, expressing concerns about its impact on chemical manufacturing. The EPA's action follows a civil rights investigation into a Louisiana plant and aims to promote environmental justice and reduce health risks in affected communities.

via The Associated Press|
#cancer-risk#chemical-plants#environment
"EPA Implements Stricter Regulations on Chemical Plant Emissions to Reduce Cancer Risk"
environment2 years ago

"EPA Implements Stricter Regulations on Chemical Plant Emissions to Reduce Cancer Risk"

The US EPA has finalized a rule to significantly reduce toxic air pollution from chemical plants, including ethylene oxide and chloroprene, in line with President Biden's commitment to environmental justice and the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. The rule will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollution annually, reducing cancer risk for nearby communities by 96% and requiring fenceline monitoring for key toxic chemicals. This move aligns with the administration's efforts to protect communities from harmful emissions and advance environmental justice, with Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. and Earthjustice expressing support for the rule's potential impact on public health and the environment.

via U.S. EPA.gov|
#cancer-risk#chemical-plants#clean-air-standards