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A Farmworker’s Wish: Trustworthy Health Care to Address Pesticide Exposure
Graciela Silva's story is the third blog post in a weekly series of personal narratives from farm and agricultural workers, illustrating the need for stronger worker and safety protections against pesticide exposure
Read MoreEnduring the Shifting Winds of Politics
The new pro-industry Congress is already gearing up to weaken environmental safeguards. Earthjustice has been here before—and we’re ready for the fight.
Read MoreShining a Light on Florida’s Outdated Energy Strategy
America lags behind other countries—and Florida lags behind other states, in getting real about energy efficiency programs.
Read MoreFloridians Overwhelmingly Vote for Clean Air and Water
Last week, the people of Florida overwhelmingly voted for cleaner air and water in their state.
Read MoreTop Four Reasons the American Bison Makes a Great Mascot
“Both males and females have horns”
Read MorePesticides in the Air: A Farmworker’s Reality
Victorino’s story is part two in a weekly series of personal narratives from farm and agricultural workers, illustrating the need for stronger worker and safety protections against pesticide exposure. To get beyond the statistics of 10,000 to 20,000 pesticide poisonings on farms a year in this country, we go to the frontlines, beginning in California.
Read MoreFracking Ban Victories a Ray of Sun on an Otherwise Gloomy Post-Election Day
Guest blogger Joanne Cipolla-Dennis: We will not give up, give in, settle or walk away
Read MorePutting a Number on Dirty Energy Pollution
A new study on the amount of air pollution that results from oil and gas production finds sobering results.
Read MoreBlocking Pesticides From the Beehive
Concerned citizens in Josephine County, Oregon, waged a successful fight to limit pesticide use within their borders, protecting bees in the process.
Read MoreOur National Forests Must be Protected from “Lawless” Logging
S. 1966, the “National Forests Job and Management Act of 2014,” would result in the loss of at least 7.5 million acres over a 15-year period.
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