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Coal Is In Decline, But Its Effects Still Ravage Black and Latinx Communities

Across the U.S., people of color point to a root cause: environmental racism

Apr 5, 2021

Coal Is In Decline, But Its Effects Still Ravage Black and Latinx Communities

Apr 5, 2021

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Battles Over Oil and Gas Pipelines Are Heating Up Across the U.S.

All over the country, there are direct actions, lawsuits, and calls for the Biden administration to shut down more pipelines

Mar 19, 2021

Photo of climate change rally in Washington D.C.

Mar 19, 2021

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What Are Tar Sands?

Indigenous and environmental groups are fighting the construction of a tar sands pipeline that would cross 200 bodies of water

Mar 16, 2021

What Are Tar Sands?

Mar 16, 2021

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Comments on Smart Glasses and Climate Change Are Not Based in Reality

Well, perhaps virtual reality. But that’s about it.

Mar 12, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg’s Comments on Smart Glasses and Climate Change Are Not Based in Reality

Mar 12, 2021

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The County With the Worst Air Pollution in the U.S. Just Voted to Drill for More Oil and Gas

Opponents of the move say most of the oil and gas wells will be drilled near Hispanic communities

Mar 11, 2021

The text “The Color of Climate” is illustrated in a circle pattern around a globe icon. Behind the text there are two images side-by-side — on the left is a gavel and an “I Voted” sticker, and on the right is an oil drilling machine.

Mar 11, 2021

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Black and Latinx Women Are Disproportionately Exposed to These Dangerous Chemicals

Phthalates are a neurotoxin that can be found in many household, personal care, and beauty products

Mar 10, 2021

Mar 10, 2021

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What Is Carbon Capture and Sequestration?

It’s receiving investment from some of the most powerful names in oil, gas, and technology

Mar 8, 2021

“Words of Warming” curved around a globe with meridians, all in a big circle. The background is an orange-to-red diagonal gradient. A radial motion blur effect and noise have been added.

Mar 8, 2021

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Phthalates in Common Household Items Are Especially Dangerous for Women and Children of Color

But replacing them might not be as easy as previously thought

Mar 5, 2021

Phthalates in Common Household Items Are Especially Dangerous for Women and Children of Color

Mar 5, 2021

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California’s Addiction to Oil and Gas Is Poisoning Black People

The state portrays itself as a leader in climate action but is still a top U.S. oil producer. And it’s not good for Black Californians.

Mar 1, 2021

California’s Addiction to Oil and Gas Is Poisoning Black People

Mar 1, 2021

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What Is Energy Justice?

Massive power outages during the recent Texas storms exposed inequities in the energy grid that run along racial and class lines

Mar 1, 2021

“Words of Warming” curved around a globe with meridians, all in a big circle. The background is a blue-to-teal-to-green gradient. A radial motion blur effect and noise have been added.

Mar 1, 2021

Drew Costley

Drew Costley

18.4K Followers

Drew Costley is a Staff Writer at FutureHuman covering the environment, health, science and tech. Previously @ SFGate, East Bay Express, USA Today, etc.

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