Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Tag: communities of color

“Voices being ignored”: Regulators fail to enforce water-pollution laws in communities...

"For communities already facing severe burdens due to racism, social conditions, and/or environmental and health hazards, the inability to turn on a tap and receive clean, safe water is particularly devastating—and unjust."

Intelligence thieves: How toxic pollutants are robbing communities of color

In her new book, author and ethicist Harriet Washington unearths one of the most overlooked aspects of environmental racism.

New study shows communities of color disproportionately affected by air pollution

“What this study shows is what communities of color across the region have long understood—that they are unfairly exposed to higher levels of pollution."

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Israel accused of assassinating five Gaza journalists in targeted airstrike

Al Jazeera calls deadly strike on press tent “blatant and premeditated attack on press freedom” as press freedom groups warn of pattern of killings and smear campaigns against reporters in Gaza.

Leaked transcript reveals Netanyahu blocked ceasefire and imposed starvation in Gaza

Israeli cabinet minutes show Prime Minister rejected hostage deal, cut off all aid, and broke ceasefire to force Hamas surrender, triggering mass civilian deaths and famine.

How Trump helps companies save a pittance at the risk of workers’ lives

“I don’t understand how a person in a suit and tie can make decisions for the people who are running the bolts and hauling the stuff out.”

No nukes for power, posturing or destruction

“In a world rife with geopolitical tensions and mistrust, this is a recipe for annihilation."

US plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, and Russia

Leaked State Department drafts show significant omissions of abuses, including against LGBTQ+ people and political corruption, in reports on key U.S. allies.