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Study Finds Racial Gap Between Who Causes Air Pollution And Who Breathes It

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Study Finds Racial Gap Between Who Causes Air Pollution And Who Breathes It

March 11, 2019 • Blacks and Hispanics are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than whites, yet whites consume more of the goods and services that cause it, according to new research.

Environmental Groups Say California's Climate Program Has Not Helped Them

Some environmental justice advocates say California's cap-and-trade program hasn't done anything to clean up the air in low-income communities like Wilmington, where refineries are located near residential neighborhoods. Maya Sugarman/KPCC hide caption

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Environmental Groups Say California's Climate Program Has Not Helped Them

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February 24, 2017 • California's signature climate plan is under attack from environmental justice groups. Some say the cap-and-trade program hasn't done anything to clean up the air in low-income communities.

Environmental Groups Say California's Climate Program Has Not Helped Them

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The Environmental Consequences Of A Wall On The U.S.-Mexico Border

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The Environmental Consequences Of A Wall On The U.S.-Mexico Border

February 17, 2017 • Discussions of a border wall happen at the intersection of environmental and civil rights.