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30 May 2019
The new face of activism: Youth
Rather than waiting for adults to act, more young girls and boys are standing up and speaking out on the world's pressing issues.
Rather than waiting for adults to act, more young girls and boys are standing up and speaking out on the world's pressing issues.
Researchers warn that India’s urban freshwater bodies are becoming increasingly toxic due to unmanaged plastic waste and intensifying weather patterns.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.