With the rapid expansion of data centers driven by artificial intelligence, the tech economy is repeating historical patterns of environmental racism. Once again, marginalized communities are left to bear the costs of America’s “progress.” Civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. defines environmental racism as the deliberate targeting of predominantly BIPOC and low-income communities […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
It’s not often we plug a book, particularly one we haven’t even read! This looks like it will be interesting and useful – once we’ve received and read the book, we’ll post up a review:) Strategies for Ecological Revolution from Below by Peter Gelderloos Are alternative energies and Green New Deals enough to deliver environmental […]|
Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations continue to fight for the health of Nechako River as provincially regulated dam harms fish populations| The Narwhal
Clean air is a human right, but biomass company Drax Amite is polluting the community of Gloster's air 24/7 with no relief. This injustice must stop.| Dogwood Alliance
In Defend Our Health’s scathing report titled Hidden Hazards: The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle we found that 64% of residents who face serious cancer risks from ethylene oxide omissions (a toxic chemical used in the production of plastic) are people of color. Many of these communities are located along the Gulf Coast, infamously… Read more »| Defend Our Health
Despite harm caused to Indigenous communities, mining activity continues to grow.| The Resolve
The people and communities who suffer most from the consequences are often left out of decision making.| The Resolve
In Defend Our Health’s scathing report titled Hidden Hazards: The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle we found that 64% of residents who face serious cancer risks from ethylene oxide omissions (a toxic chemical used in the production of plastic) are people of color. Many of these communities are located along the Gulf Coast, infamously…| Defend Our Health Action
Excerpts from here: If You’re Thinking About Going to Standing Rock First of all, thank you! The whole world has been moved and inspired by the water protectors at Standing Rock and many people fee…| THE ANTI-OPPRESSION NETWORK