This North Carolina community wants something worthwhile. It’s getting the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

A Grist short doc looks at how communities in the eastern part of the state have fended off industrial projects posing environmental and health threats.

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We investigate Trump’s claim that people are flushing toilets ‘10 times, 15 times’
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Insult to injury

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Ask your questions about life during climate change

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Politicians have come a long way on climate since 2016. Are voters ready?
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grist doc

This North Carolina community wants something worthwhile. It’s getting the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

13 min video
rising tides

For California voters, climate action surpasses health care concerns
frequent flusher

We investigate Trump’s claim that people are flushing toilets ‘10 times, 15 times’
Insult to injury

A chemical plant exploded in this Texas town. Some residents want to ‘show grace.’
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rise and shine

Climate change is finally having a political moment. That’s no accident.
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