As corporations race to build massive data centers for AI and cryptocurrency, Black and fenceline communities are disproportionately affected. These centers consume vast energy and water resources while emitting pollution. Boxtown, on the south side of Memphis, is a stark example. Founded by formerly enslaved people, Boxtown has long borne the brunt of industrial pollution, […]
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St. Paul’s Earth Day turnout one of nation’s largest
An estimated 15,000 people gathered in downtown St. Paul on April 19 to protest environmental, political, and social justice issues, with a focus on environmental racism and the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities.
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More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Minnesota health officials are warning of the health effects of climate change, including increased wildfire activity.
Posted inGo Green, Opinion
Chance to cut climate pollution from big trucks
The EPA must stand up for communities most damaged by truck and bus pollution.
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City may sell Roof Depot site to activists after all
The City of Minneapolis recently indicated it may sell land earmarked for a water facilities expansion in the East Phillips neighborhood to local activists.
Posted inGo Green, National, News
Biden signs executive order establishing office of environmental justice
‘These communities with environmental justice concerns face even greater burdens due to climate change.’
Posted inGo Green
MN could include environmental justice in deciding industrial project
‘They’re running away from some of the pollution, some of the additional barriers they face over there.’
Posted inGo Green
Road salt threatens U.S. waterways; smarter use seen as solution
The Minnesota bill, if it passes, would be one of the first state laws to encourage ‘smart salting,’ a way to reduce road salt use while still maintaining winter safety.
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Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition
‘There’s a long history of toxic substances being in this community. We have an opportunity to change that.’
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Residents demand City shut down Northern Metal—for good
‘We can’t breathe for so many reasons and our Black Lives continue not to matter to our city and state government. Enough is enough.’
Posted inOpinion
‘We can’t breathe’—stop the pollution in Black communities
Why are Black Americans and other people of color suffering from higher rates of respiratory illness?