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Title XI was created in part to bring big polluters to heel in places like Louisiana's Cancer Alley, an enclave whose population is 40% Black.

Climate Justice

How the EPA Was Disarmed in its Fight Against Climate Racism

by Willy Blackmore May 14, 2024May 21, 2024

Texas inmates, housed in prisons without air conditioning, are subject to "cruel and unusual punishment" if the temperature exceeds 85 degrees, according to a new lawsuit.

‘Texas Prisoners Are Being Cooked to Death’

by Willy Blackmore May 8, 2024May 15, 2024

Aluminum is critical to the green economy, but its manufacture isn't environmentally friendly, and has harmed Black communities.

The Green Economy Needs Aluminum. It’s Got A Dirty Reputation

by Willy Blackmore May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Climate Justice

A Chicken in Every Pot — and an A/C in Every Window?

by Willy Blackmore May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

Flint's Still Fighting

Flint, Unleaded

by Willy Blackmore April 25, 2024April 29, 2024

West Memphis Goes Natural With $16M Infrastructure Project

by Willy Blackmore April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Climate Justice

‘Send Him to Angola’: White Lawmaker Attacks First Black Male EPA Chief

by Willy Blackmore April 16, 2024April 23, 2024

Climate Justice

New EPA Regulations Will Mean Less Cancer for Cancer Alley

by Willy Blackmore April 11, 2024April 15, 2024