In June, scientists at NOAA predicted that this year’s dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico would cover an area the size of Connecticut. But why is there a dead zone anyway? What are policymakers doing about it? And what will it take to solve the problem? act.ucsusa.org/3WGcUGS

Pro-Publica reporter Sharon Lerner (Sharon Lerner) on how 3M's use of forever chemicals constitutes an environmental crime

We’re being sued by Big Oil Energy Transfer for $300 million. It’s an abusive lawsuit designed to end Greenpeace’s 50-year legacy of environmental activism. But it’s not just a threat to our existence. Learn more:

“This emergency decision is a great first step that we hope will be in a series of others that are based on listening to farmworkers, protecting our reproductive health, and safeguarding our families," said Mily Treviño Sauceda of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas nytimes.com/2024/08/06/cli…

Let's not wait another 40 years to stop using other pesticides that are known to cause acute harm.

👏👏👏 A win for using comprehensive science in EPA decision making. "The EPA’s 2016 report concluded there was strong evidence that inhalation of ethylene oxide increases the risk of certain cancers.. The EPA modeling included reviewing as many as 17,000 cancer cases." #EJHA

In this video, Vi Waghiyi explains how the chemicals are ending up in the Arctic and contaminating the region and her community. Download the report we published with ACAT to learn more: bit.ly/ArcticsPlastic….

The historic action comes after years of delays, mostly on the part of its manufacturer, the agricultural conglomerate AMVAC, which took 11 years to submit full data on its product—forcing the EPA to delay its decision on the chemical. motherjones.com/environment/20…

So powerful to build solidarity in Louisiana with For a Better Bayou Healthy Gulf Descendants Project & NOLA Freedom Forum. See our livestream here: instagram.com/p/C_CQb5AtTTX/ Next up #Bhopal40: Atlanta, GA with YDSA Georgia Tech on 8/25 at 3pm! For the full schedule: bhopal.net/40-us-tour/

Follow Justice for Bhopal as they embark on a 40th Anniversary Survivors Tour, meeting with EJ communities across the US to to revive global awareness on the causes and consequences of the Bhopal Gas Disaster. bhopal.net/40-us-tour/

PFAS chemicals are in our air, water, food and even our bodies. Learn about the health effects of PFAS chemicals and why we need to #BANPFAS as a class to protect people’s health and children’s learning potential. #HealthyChildrenProject bit.ly/4g0Dq5p

TOMORROW at 4PM>>> We invite you to 40 Years of Confronting Corporate Crime: Stories of Survivors Tour IG LIVE @TejasHTX International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal seeks to facilitate powerful conversations across the US. Join us to strengthen solidarity in Houston & Bhopal

The research has been clear for a long time that #formaldehyde harms health. We urge EPA to move quickly. thehill.com/policy/energy-…

Our East End community’s health & environment are under constant threat from Valero Houston Refinery, a reality compounded by the TCEQ’s persistent failures to enforce critical safeguards,” said Ana Parras, co-director of t.e.j.a.s. earthjustice.org/press/2024/adv…

When the Marathon refinery caught on fire last year, the smoke could be seen from space. But the company said there were no offsite impacts. Oliver Laughland & I listened to 911 calls, spoke with neighbors & examined records. Our findings suggest otherwise theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

BREAKING NOW: Pipeline fire in La Porte prompts evacuations between Luella Blvd. and Canada off Spencer Highway. We're live right now on TV and the KPRC 2+ stream. click2houston.com/news/local/202…

An Energy Transfer pipeline in Texas has exploded. Neighboring homes and businesses have been evacuated. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. Remember: Energy Transfer is the same company trying to shut us down with a $300 million lawsuit. This is why we won't be silent.

1/2 TEJAS PRESS STATEMENT: September 16, 2024 Contact: [email protected] Tejas office: (949) 565-9128 or (832) 831-6183 MASSIVE INDUSTRIAL PIPELINE FIRE REQUIRES ACCURATE DATA AND TRANSPARENCY WITH REGULATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

"Cheaper products that are purchased from a dollar store instead of a higher end store are more likely to have product with higher levels of phthalates" Tom Perkins theguardian.com/environment/20…