Peaceful protest is a human right.
Freedom of speech is a human right.
Freedom of expression is a human right.

Universities should respect these rights.

196 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered to participate for the Global #PlasticsTreaty negotiations happening this week in Ottawa. That’s more participants than the entire EU delegation, scientists, and Indigenous Peoples.

Pollution during #pregnancy : A new report from Human Rights Watch found that babies in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' are 3 times more likely to experience low birthweight. Over 200 fossil fuel & petrochemical plants expose residents to harmful substances. by Jeremy Ney 📧
time.com/6965173/americ…

This is big. New rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants put forward today by the Biden-Harris Administration will lead to tangible progress on climate action, protection for frontline communities from toxic pollution, and protection of human rights.

🚨HAPPENING NOW: Climate Activists have shut down the entrance to Citi Citibank in Manhattan demanding they stop their funding of fossil fuels. Since the Paris Agreement was adopted, Citi has poured over $332 billion into the fossil fuel industry. #CitiDropFossilFuels

Happy #EarthMonth2024 : Guess the one person who shows up in the photos of two presidential #EnvironmentalJustice Executive Orders, signed nearly three decades apart, 1994 and 2013? An EJ History fun fact. Hint: Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice

The oil industry has been aware of its impact on #climatechange since the 80’s

In his #BriefButSpectacular take, Bill McKibben says that Exxon executives used tobacco industry tactics to “build this huge edifice of denial.” (@ThirdActOrg)

Full episode: bit.ly/BBSBILL

Happy #EarthDay24 !

Today, together with the Postcode Lottery, we affirm again our responsibility to defend our planet. We are all earth defenders!

#EarthDay2024 is an opportunity to celebrate the work of the courageous people who put themselves at risk fighting for a planet in which people can thrive. Today we at Human Rights Watch honor and thank Osvalinda Pereira for never giving up protecting the rainforest.
hrw.org/news/2024/04/2…

UN Plastics Treaty Should Mandate Protection of Human Rights and Health. Draft Text Overlooks Human Rights Harm of Fossil Fuels and Petrochemicals. My @HRW colleague, Hellen Haung, in advance of global plastics treaty negotiations in Ottawa next week. hrw.org/news/2024/04/1…

About a fifth of America’s petrochemical production is concentrated on a stretch of land along the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. That production comes with serious risks. to.pbs.org/3U0jKoi

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Important reporting on Panama's unmet promises regarding the Gardi Sugdub planned relocation in response to the worsening climate crisis & the need for national and international policy to support community-led relocation. w/research by Erica Bower Human Rights Watch
news.mongabay.com/2024/04/panama…

Fantastic reporting. I've covered #fracking -related #earthquakes across the U.S., particularly in Oklahoma. Critical reporting on similarly destructive outcomes linked to Exxon, Chevron, Shell, etc. as Argentina expands o&g. Inside Climate News Katie Surma
insideclimatenews.org/news/14042024/…

I'm very proud to once again serve as a judge for the National Press Foundation's National Press Foundation Kozik #EnvironmentalJustice Reporting Grants, providing support of $10K to $25K per grantee.
Please spread the word and apply by April 24!
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Study links #fossilfuel and #petrochemical plants to poor birth outcomes.
New PBS: PBS NewsHour William Brangham highlights @HRW report, critical new study from Dr. Kimberly Terrell Dr. Kimberly Terrell, and #CancerAlley residents Ashley Gaignard and Teesha.
pbs.org/video/toxic-ai…