Environmental Justice

"In Mexico’s ‘Avocado Belt,’ Villagers Stand Up to Protect Their Lands"

"A boom in avocado production in Mexico has led to illegal deforestation and an influx of drug cartels dominating the lucrative trade. But Indigenous communities have fought back against the gangs and turned to traditional practices to grow avocados and save their forests."

Source: YaleE360, 05/06/2025

"Elon Musk’s xAI in Memphis: 35 Gas Turbines, No Air Pollution Permits"

"Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is belching smog-forming pollution into an area of South Memphis that already leads the state in emergency department visits for asthma."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2025

"Trump Buyouts Drive Brain Drain At Federal Agencies"

"Federal workers who once held energy and environment positions protecting national parks and public health or trying to bolster the electric grid to avoid disasters are heading for the exit as President Donald Trump’s campaign to shrink the government accelerates."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2025

Man Accused Of Hacking US Climate Activists Loses UK Extradition Fight

"A judge in the United Kingdom has recommended the extradition of a private investigator to the United States whom the Justice Department accuses of leading a hacking operation that targeted American climate activists."

Source: NPR, 05/05/2025

Labor Dept. Warns That Staff Who Speak With Journalists Face Criminal Charges

"A top official in the Department of Labor this week informed all staff members that they could face criminal charges if they speak to journalists, former employees or others about agency business."

Source: ProPublica, 04/30/2025

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