Articles by Rachel Ramirez
Rachel Ramirez is an environmental justice fellow at Grist
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The Philippines volcanic eruption is harming public health, but not the climate — yet
Amid all the bright lava and towering ash plumes, it’s easy to overlook that volcanic eruptions can dramatically affect air quality.
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For sale: The East Coast’s biggest oil refinery
Philadelphia residents, workers wait in the dark as bidders line up to buy the biggest oil refinery on the East Coast.
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Another legacy of redlining: Unequal exposure to heat waves
“By separating housing policy from climate change, we’re doing a disservice to our ability to create safe spaces, particularly among those communities who don't have a choice about where to live.”
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It’s not just Australia — Indonesia is facing its own climate disaster
The communities most vulnerable to flooding are those living in poor neighborhoods, especially slums located near wastewater, which can spread pathogens when combined with flooding.
