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Torn Apart
In Houston, a generations-deep community is being dismantled by mandatory buyouts.
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The tragedy of North Birmingham
Industrial plants in Birmingham, Alabama, have polluted the air and land in its historic Black communities for over a century. In an epicenter of environmental injustice, officials continue to fail to right the wrongs plaguing the city’s north side.
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Is climate change to blame for the Pakistan floods? Here’s what we know.
New research finds it intensified rains by 50 percent but was hardly the only factor.
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‘Goliath is wobbling’: Louisiana court strikes blow to Formosa’s giant plastics plant
Without air or water permits, the company will have to “go back to the drawing board.”
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New federal guidance aims to strengthen Indigenous land management
Tribal governments will now have a say in how 620 million acres of federal lands are managed.
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Historic famine looms as drought grips East Africa
Four failed rainy seasons and supply chain disruptions threaten millions with food insecurity.
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Minneapolis is the latest US city to demand emissions-free shipping
The city, where Target is headquartered, is pressuring big brands to “abandon fossil-fueled ships.”
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Northeast drought endangers Massachusetts’ cranberry harvest
Another year of erratic weather means cranberry farmers are facing slim margins and tough decisions.
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Railroad strike threatens power in coal-dependent states
Coal’s dependence on railways could lead to electricity shortages and sky-high prices.
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‘I just want my people out here’: Black-led groups in Detroit are cultivating access to nature
A growing number of initiatives in Detroit are working to redefine outdoor activities as acts of liberation.
