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Jessica Kutz
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Biden’s new environmental justice office aims to tackle the health impacts disproportionately faced by people of color
The interim director of the Office of Environmental Justice in the Department of Health and Human Services joins a growing list of women of color tapped to work on these issues.
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Climate change is forcing care workers to act as first responders
A new pilot program in California aims to provide the training and resources they need to take care of their clients and themselves. But advocates say increased responsibility should equal more pay.
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Pushback on Louisiana’s scuttled abortion bill reveals a limit on how far anti-abortion groups are willing to go
The law would have classified abortion as a homicide, which was a 'bridge too far' for Louisiana lawmakers, said one expert.
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Union president on why care work is inextricably linked to challenges of climate change
Mary Kay Henry, the SEIU’s first woman president, says a stable care force could help communities adapt to and survive natural disasters.
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As climate change worsens hurricane season in Louisiana, doulas are ensuring parents can safely feed their babies
A doula collective is training emergency responders from across the state in best practices, filling a crucial gap in disaster response.
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Kamala Harris: ‘There is nothing hypothetical about this moment’ on abortion
The vice president, along with other speakers at an event for the abortion-rights group Emily’s List, focused on the midterm elections a day after a report indicated the Supreme Court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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As we shape our climate coverage, we want to hear from you
Reporter Jessica Kutz wants to learn more about what stories you see at the intersection of gender and climate.
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‘We are facing the biggest threat to security in history’: Jane Fonda on why she started a climate PAC
In her first interview about the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, she discussed climate activism, her disappointment in President Biden and how she plans to influence the midterm elections.
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Pregnant people are at 'greater risk' in states hit hard by wildfire smoke, air pollution, new report shows
The American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report shows wildfires and heat are making air quality worse for those living in the West.
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As the urgency of climate solutions grows, gender inclusion lags, report finds
One researcher explains what's at stake for women if there is not a systemic and cultural shift in tackling climate change.