environment

Georgia Gullah Community Fighting Rezoning Changes Threatening Their Homeland

Slave descendants on the island sued to stem the influx of developers and wealthy White landbuyers.
10/18/2023

The GOP’s Debt Ceiling Bill Could Be A Ticking Time Bomb For Black Households

It’s a ‘reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions,’ the White House says.
05/05/2023

Earth Day 2023: 4 Black-Owned Companies Making A Difference In The Environmental Space

The news seems dire when it comes to the environment, but there are Black companies that are creating solutions for the community.
04/21/2023

Michigan Activist Fights to Keep Asphalt Plant From Opening In City Already Beleaguered With Environmental Issues

Flint residents push back against a plan to open an asphalt plant calling the plan "environmental racism."
04/25/2022
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Your Messy Bedroom Might Be Why You Can’t Sleep

Get better sleep with these bedroom tips.
05/14/2021
Antonique Smith/Black History
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Living the Dream: Antonique Smith

She advocates for the environment.
02/19/2021

Air Pollution Listed As the Cause Of Death For 9-Year Old UK Girl Who Lived In Toxic Environment

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah life in an area rife with dirty air.
12/17/2020
Complementary Crews - The Crews family are rockin' complementary colors on the red carpet. (Photo: Frazer Hairston / Getty Images)

Green Celebs

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African-Americans and Allergies

2014’s Asthma Capitals

Is your city wearing the asthma crown this year?
07/18/2014
Is Our Health Care System Racist and Sexist?

The 411 on Crohn’s Disease

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President's Weekly Address, Environmental Protection Agency, Politics News, Environment, Pollution, Power Plants, Sustainability
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President's Weekly Address: Reducing Carbon Pollution in Our Power Plants

In this week's address, President Obama discussed new actions by the Environmental Protection Agency to cut dangerous carbon pollution, a plan that builds on the efforts already taken by many states, cities and companies.
05/31/2014