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LISTEN: Robbie Parks on climate justice and mental health

“It’s not just moving people around that’s going to solve public health disasters.”

Dr. Robbie Parks joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the need to treat destructive storms, hurricanes and typhoons as public health and justice issues.

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LISTEN: Tamara Toles O'Laughlin on reimagining environmental and climate leadership

Tamara Toles O'Laughlin joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the Glass Cliff phenomenon, how organizations fail to support diverse leaders, and how we can reimagine environmental leadership.

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A conversation with Robert Bullard, ‘father of environmental justice’
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A conversation with Robert Bullard, ‘father of environmental justice’

Those who are most affected by climate change must have a say in plans to respond to the problem, Bullard says.
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How fossil fuel companies take climate change policies to court

Investor-state dispute settlements increasingly allow oil and gas investors to sue countries over their climate policies.
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Hanna taught South Texas about hurricane preparedness during coronavirus
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Many at-risk coastal nursing homes are underprepared for hurricanes, Yale study finds

Many nursing homes in coastal zones are ill-prepared to withstand environmental disasters, according to a Yale study.
Tripping for the planet: Psychedelics and climate activism
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Tripping for the planet: Psychedelics and climate activism

With more states legalizing psychedelics, activists are interested in exploring their power. Is that a good idea?
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What happens if the largest owner of oil and gas wells in the US goes bankrupt?

Diversified Energy’s liabilities exceed its assets, according to a new report, sparking concerns about whether taxpayers will wind up paying to plug its 70,000 wells.

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Paul Ehrlich: A journey through science and politics

In his new book, the famous scientist reflects on an unparalleled career on our fascinating, ever-changing planet.

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Will California’s new oil and gas laws protect people from toxic pollution?

California will soon have the largest oil drilling setbacks in the U.S. Experts say other states can learn from this move.

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