Articles by Rachel Ramirez
Rachel Ramirez is an environmental justice fellow at Grist
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Trump trashes 50-year-old environmental law, blames coronavirus
Pollution-burdened communities have long leveraged NEPA as a defense mechanism to protect their health and the environment.
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For indigenous protesters, defending the environment can be fatal
A quarter of the world's indigenous environmental defenders suffered physical violence over the past decade, according to a new study.
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6 tips for becoming a youth activist (as told by a youth activist)
In her new book, climate activist Jamie Margolin shares how to find your voice — and use it.
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Protests are bringing attention to the ‘everyday violence’ faced by black Americans
On Sunday, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker highlighted the environmental harms disproportionately burdening black Americans.
