Activism

All forms of advocacy, esp. environmental groups.

"East Palestine Residents Allege Wrongful Deaths From 2023 Derailment"

"A new lawsuit filed by more than 700 residents of East Palestine, Ohio, makes the first wrongful-death allegations in connection with the 2023 derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in the village."

Source: The Hill, 02/04/2025

Communities at Risk Are Climate Stories Too

As environmental journalists scramble to cover dizzying changes in climate and energy policy under the new administration, columnist Yessenia Funes offers an admonition: Do not forget about those whose human rights are being targeted by Trump, and look to connect the changing planet with changes felt by threatened communities. The new Voices of Environmental Justice on exiting the echo chamber.

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"Guardian Investigation Fuels Class-Action Lawsuit Against Petro Giant"

"Oil giant Marathon Petroleum is fighting an expanded class-action lawsuit fueled by an investigation by the Guardian and Forensic Architecture, which examined a huge toxic blaze at the company’s sprawling refinery in south-east Louisiana in 2023."

Source: Guardian, 01/28/2025

As Trump Targets Environmental Justice, Activists Gear Up for Legal Fights

"Activists across the United States say they’re preparing to take the federal government to court after President Donald Trump unveiled a series of executive orders that seek to undo much of his predecessor’s climate and environmental justice legacy."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/28/2025

US Is Trying To Unravel A Hacking Plot That Targeted Climate Activists

"A yearslong U.S. Justice Department investigation of a global hacking campaign that targeted prominent American climate activists took a turn in a London court this week amid an allegation that the hacking was ordered by a lobbying firm working for ExxonMobil. Both the lobbying firm and ExxonMobil have denied any awareness of or involvement with alleged hacking."

Source: NPR, 01/27/2025

"Bloomberg To Fund UN Climate Agency After US Exit From Paris Accord"

"Billionaire former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday that his foundation would fund the UN climate change agency after President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Agreement. Bloomberg’s pledge will cover the 22 percent of its $96.5 million budget previously provided by the US for 2024-2025."

Source: France24, 01/24/2025

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