Time to Listen to Those Affected Most by Climate Change

Comments Off on Time to Listen to Those Affected Most by Climate Change
Deborah Adegbile lives in Lagos, Nigeria, where extreme flooding has made it difficult for her to get to school. She is one of 16 youths who brought a UN petition calling for immediate climate action.

Earthjustice has worked with environmental justice leaders and colleagues at other national organizations over the last year to co-author the Equitable and Just National Climate Platform.

Read More

La Promesa de Puerto Rico

Comments Off on La Promesa de Puerto Rico
Un técnico instala un sistema de energía solar en una casa en Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, en julio de 2018. La isla forma parte de una lista creciente de estados y ciudades de EE.UU. que se han comprometido con la energía limpia al 100 por ciento.

Hasta ahora, los planes de reconstrucción de la isla contradicen al compromiso por cambiar a energías 100% renovables.

Read More

Puerto Rico’s Promise

Comments Off on Puerto Rico’s Promise
A technician installs a solar energy system at a home in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, in July 2018.

So far, the island’s plans for rebuilding are at odds with its commitment to switch to 100% renewable energy.

Read More

Toxic Chemicals Leach their Way into our Food: Report Finds Hidden Harm

Comments Off on Toxic Chemicals Leach their Way into our Food: Report Finds Hidden Harm
Many PVC food service gloves and packaging material contain phtalates.

Today, we are exposed to the harms of phthalates through a variety of food service polyvinyl chloride (or PVC) gloves and food packaging materials, report found. This class of birth-defect-causing chemicals are known to leach into food upon contact. Good news is that a simple fix is available.

Read More