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LISTEN: Robbie Parks on why hurricanes are getting deadlier

Dr. Robbie Parks joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast for a bonus episode to discuss how hurricanes have become deadlier in recent years and how we can better protect vulnerable communities.

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U.S. housing crisis thwarts recruitment for nature-based infrastructure projects

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Complexity around fracking featured in touring play coming to Pittsburgh

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Pa groups thrilled by Biden’s American Climate Corps, but wish it were bigger

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White House directs agencies to account for climate change in budgets

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Six young activists devote years to climate fight with 32 governments. Now comes their day in court

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New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water

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Ancient arrow is among artifacts to emerge from Norway’s melting ice

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