People & Population

"The Amazon Drivers Striking For Safe Conditions In Extreme Heat"

"Global temperatures are hitting new highs as the planet warms, with July 2023 the hottest month ever recorded. Rising heat means more dangerous work environments - especially for those who spend a lot of time outside."

Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn., 09/15/2023

10 States Ask Judge To Block Changes In National Flood Insurance Program

"Increases in federal flood insurance premiums that are projected to surpass 700% over the coming years are already leading people to back out of home purchases and will likely lead to an exodus of residents and businesses from southern Louisiana, officials told a federal judge Thursday in New Orleans."

Source: AP, 09/15/2023
September 26, 2023

White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Public Meeting

The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council will convene a free virtual public meeting, 3:00-8:00 p.m. ET. Topics include Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, carbon management, incorporation of Indigenous knowledge into Federal decision-making and more. Open to all members of the public.

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#SEJSpotlight: Emilio Godoy, Freelance Journalist

Meet SEJ member Emilio Godoy! Emilio has been a journalist since 1996. Based in Mexico, since 2007 Emilio has focused his work on the socio-economic and environmental effects of the climate crisis, the need to move towards a low-carbon economy, and sustainable development modalities in Mexico and Latin America.

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"States Withhold Cooling Aid For The Poor As Heat Gets Deadlier"

"More than 30 million low-income households that are eligible for federal funding to defray the cost of air conditioning have not received any money from a government program that was created to protect vulnerable people from dangerous temperatures, an E&E News analysis shows."

Source: E&E News, 09/07/2023

"African Leaders Call For New Global Taxes To Fund Climate Change Action"

"African leaders on Wednesday proposed new global taxes and reforms to international financial institutions to help fund climate change action in a declaration that will form the basis of their negotiating position at November's COP28 summit."

Source: Reuters, 09/07/2023

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