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Pastor Harry Joseph walks alongside fellow members of RISE St. James in a ‘Rise Up for Cancer Alley’ march through St. James Parish, Louisiana. The grassroots organization was founded to oppose ongoing siting of polluting industry in the parish, particularly the majority Black community of the 5th District.
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The Particulars of PM 2.5

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Our Public Lands Are on the Chopping Block Again

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How to Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke

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A pedestrian walks over the 4th Street overpass bridge on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles, California, on February 13, 2026. On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially repealed the 2009 Endangerment Finding, removing the legal basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gases (GHG) from vehicles.
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The EPA Continues Pushing a Gas Guzzler Mandate

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Decarbonization: Why We Must Electrify Everything Even Before the Grid Is Fully Green

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What It’ll Take to Save Cities like New Orleans from Climate Disaster

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Don't let fossil fuel companies off the hook for polluting public lands!

Trump's Interior Department is moving to gut the Oil and Gas Leasing Rule, which helps ensure that the fossil fuel industry is held accountable for the pollution it generates on public lands. You have until August 24 to submit a public comment to make your voice heard about this dangerous plan.

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