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Environment & Climate
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Tighter regulations are reducing the risk of lead exposure in public housing
A new study finds that tougher inspection standards have led to lower blood lead levels among tenants — although any exposure is still too much.
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Louisiana's toxic air is linked to low-weight and pre-term births
Residents have long suspected that the state's petrochemical plants and facilities were impacting birth outcomes. Now, a new study shows a correlation.
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WIC helps keep families fed. But its clinics also step up when disaster strikes.
After months of a spending battle that imperiled the strength of the program, Congress is expected to vote on a plan to fully fund the program.
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These are the climate grannies. They'll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.
They have the generational wisdom, environmental activism experience, free time — and they're not afraid of getting arrested.
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How climate disasters hurt mental health in young people
Adolescents traumatized by Hurricane Maria were more likely to report substance use.
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The Stanley craze: How a reusable cup became the latest symbol of overconsumption
From exclusive ‘color drops’ to unboxings, the hype over the popular tumblers shows how influencer culture is driving waste on a planet with finite resources.
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How 3 Indigenous women are leading the way on climate change
These profiles showcase the efforts and expertise of the land's original stewards who are working, in one capacity or another, to address climate concerns.
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LGBTQ+ people are nearly twice as likely to be displaced after disasters, new research shows
For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau has collected national data on sexual orientation and gender identity related to disaster displacement.
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Indigenous land trust empowers women to reclaim and restore ancestral land
Corrina Gould, co-founder of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, explains the concept behind rematriation and how it extends beyond the movement to return land to tribes.
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Women and LGBTQ+ people are uniquely vulnerable to climate change, new report shows
From reproductive health to disaster recovery and food insecurity, the National Climate Assessment pays special attention to how the climate crisis amplifies inequality.