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FEMA cuts impact worker safety. Unions sue FEMA Over Work Force Cuts They Say Threaten Readiness. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/c...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
FEMA cuts impact worker safety. Unions sue FEMA Over Work Force Cuts They Say Threaten Readiness. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/c...
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Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional. #EnvironmentalJustice www.texastribune.org/2026/02/04/t...
Texas fossil fuel boycott law ruled unconstitutional
A judge ruled Senate Bill 13, passed in 2021, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The law prevented state investments in firms it deemed as boycotting oil and gas companies.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional. #EnvironmentalJustice www.texastribune.org/2026/02/04/t...
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Looking for Valentine’s Day date ideas? Check out these books by Black authors that explore themes of #environmentaljustice, health equity, & systemic racism. Most are available at the Houston Public Library. www.fencelinewatch.org/blog/blind-d...
February 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Looking for Valentine’s Day date ideas? Check out these books by Black authors that explore themes of #environmentaljustice, health equity, & systemic racism. Most are available at the Houston Public Library. www.fencelinewatch.org/blog/blind-d...
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A HUGE thank you to the volunteers who came out last Friday for a successful community cleanup! This was a collaboration b/w community members & local orgs. Want to volunteer with us in the future? Let us know! www.fencelinewatch.org/take-action #EnvironmentalJustice
February 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A HUGE thank you to the volunteers who came out last Friday for a successful community cleanup! This was a collaboration b/w community members & local orgs. Want to volunteer with us in the future? Let us know! www.fencelinewatch.org/take-action #EnvironmentalJustice
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How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating
Experts say administration has launched ‘war on all fronts’ to undo environmental rules – here are the key areas at risk
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Whether you're for the Seahawks, Patriots, or here for the #BadBunny halftime show, swipe for ways you can reduce waste from single-use items for your #SuperBowl gathering. Which Bad Bunny song do you want to hear?#EnvironmentalJustice #BadBunny #SB60 #BreakFreeFromPlastic
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Whether you're for the Seahawks, Patriots, or here for the #BadBunny halftime show, swipe for ways you can reduce waste from single-use items for your #SuperBowl gathering. Which Bad Bunny song do you want to hear?#EnvironmentalJustice #BadBunny #SB60 #BreakFreeFromPlastic
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This administration has created a bottleneck by citing financial oversight while reducing the effectiveness of federal agencies' disaster responses. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/c...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
This administration has created a bottleneck by citing financial oversight while reducing the effectiveness of federal agencies' disaster responses. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/c...
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REMINDER: Tomorrow, join us as we clean up three small plots in the East End/Mañana, únase a nosotros para una jornada de limpieza en tres pequeñas explanadas en el East End. More info and registration/más información y registración: forms.gle/W7vvuk4wpXu9... #EnvironmentalJustice
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
REMINDER: Tomorrow, join us as we clean up three small plots in the East End/Mañana, únase a nosotros para una jornada de limpieza en tres pequeñas explanadas en el East End. More info and registration/más información y registración: forms.gle/W7vvuk4wpXu9... #EnvironmentalJustice
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While we tried to stay warm in our homes during last week's icy weather, oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities in Texas emitted 1.6 million pounds of pollutants into the environment. @insideclimatenews.org #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/3101202...
Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Facilities in Texas Emitted 1.6 Million Pounds of Regulated Pollutants During Last Week’s Icy Weather - Inside Climate News
As freezing temperatures swept over West Texas last week, leaky pipeline systems in the Permian Basin of West Texas began to suck in air, spoiling their products, risking an explosion and leading…
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February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
While we tried to stay warm in our homes during last week's icy weather, oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities in Texas emitted 1.6 million pounds of pollutants into the environment. @insideclimatenews.org #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/3101202...
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Communities on the fenceline of industrial facilities face disproportionate negative impacts from pollution. We honor those who fight alongside us to end this toxic harm on communities. #EnvironmentalJustice #WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Communities on the fenceline of industrial facilities face disproportionate negative impacts from pollution. We honor those who fight alongside us to end this toxic harm on communities. #EnvironmentalJustice #WorldCancerDay
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PFAS, which are in many household products, are called "forever chemicals," b/c they can take decades to break down, and communities of color are more likely to have PFAS in their water supply. #EnvironmentalJustice Learn more about PFAS: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...
What To Know About Forever Chemicals | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
A consumer guide to understanding PFAS or forever chemicals, and the steps you can take to reduce exposure.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
PFAS, which are in many household products, are called "forever chemicals," b/c they can take decades to break down, and communities of color are more likely to have PFAS in their water supply. #EnvironmentalJustice Learn more about PFAS: www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...
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Cancer risk is increased when chemicals like PFAS are released into the environment by industry. This @frontlinepbs doc shows how communities are impacted when an industry puts profits over public health #WorldCancerDay #EnvironmentalJustice youtu.be/cPzEhG0O2Yk?...
“Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy” (full documentary) | FRONTLINE (PBS)
How did PFAS chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia and Alabama? An investigation from FRONTLINE in partnership with The…
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February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Cancer risk is increased when chemicals like PFAS are released into the environment by industry. This @frontlinepbs doc shows how communities are impacted when an industry puts profits over public health #WorldCancerDay #EnvironmentalJustice youtu.be/cPzEhG0O2Yk?...
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A new study indicates that shift work may create "favorable conditions for cancer growth." Combined w/ exposure to toxic chemicals like workers in Houston's petrochemical industry, cancer risk is increased. #EnvironmentalJustice #WorldCancerDay www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/shift-work-m...
Shift work may create ‘favorable conditions’ for cancer growth - Safety+Health Magazine
“It wasn’t just that tumors grew faster,” a researcher said. “The immune system was actively restrained.”
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February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A new study indicates that shift work may create "favorable conditions for cancer growth." Combined w/ exposure to toxic chemicals like workers in Houston's petrochemical industry, cancer risk is increased. #EnvironmentalJustice #WorldCancerDay www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/shift-work-m...
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Our Policy Director, Shiv Srivastava, wrote in the @houstonchronicle.com last month about why this is an unfair deal for taxpayers. buff.ly/YvqKR3a
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February 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Our Policy Director, Shiv Srivastava, wrote in the @houstonchronicle.com last month about why this is an unfair deal for taxpayers. buff.ly/YvqKR3a
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Congress has approved some funding for the Ike Dike, which uses public funds to protect private companies. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/gal...
Congress allocates its first round of funding for ‘Ike Dike’ project | Houston Public Media
Federal lawmakers have allocated $5 million for the long-planned initiative, which would create a coastal barrier system to protect the Houston region and its petrochemical industry from storm surge.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Congress has approved some funding for the Ike Dike, which uses public funds to protect private companies. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/gal...
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Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Facilities in Texas Emitted 1.6 Million Pounds of Regulated Pollutants During Last Week’s Icy Weather #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/3101202...
Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Facilities in Texas Emitted 1.6 Million Pounds of Regulated Pollutants During Last Week’s Icy Weather - Inside Climate News
As freezing temperatures swept over West Texas last week, leaky pipeline systems in the Permian Basin of West Texas began to suck in air, spoiling their products, risking an explosion and leading operators...
insideclimatenews.org
February 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Facilities in Texas Emitted 1.6 Million Pounds of Regulated Pollutants During Last Week’s Icy Weather #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/3101202...
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By 2050, the urban population is projected to reach 68%. When unchecked, urbanization threatens urban wetlands, often draining, polluting, and degrading them in the pursuit of land for industry, housing, and agriculture.
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#EnvironmentalJustice #WWD2026
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#EnvironmentalJustice #WWD2026
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
By 2050, the urban population is projected to reach 68%. When unchecked, urbanization threatens urban wetlands, often draining, polluting, and degrading them in the pursuit of land for industry, housing, and agriculture.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
#EnvironmentalJustice #WWD2026
www.worldwetlandsday.org
#EnvironmentalJustice #WWD2026
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As industries that pollute our communities say they offer jobs, Dow is looking to cut ~4,500 jobs as the company shifts to automation and AI-based work. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation | Houston Public Media
Dow is based in Midland, Michigan, and has multiple facilities in the Houston area, where it is one of the region's largest employers.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
As industries that pollute our communities say they offer jobs, Dow is looking to cut ~4,500 jobs as the company shifts to automation and AI-based work. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
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LISTEN: Exec. Dir. Yvette Arellano speaks with the Black Appalachian Coalition on how plastic pollution disproportionately impacts communities of color. #EnvironmentalJustice open.substack.com/pub/blackapp...
Plastics Pollute
The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet
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January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
LISTEN: Exec. Dir. Yvette Arellano speaks with the Black Appalachian Coalition on how plastic pollution disproportionately impacts communities of color. #EnvironmentalJustice open.substack.com/pub/blackapp...
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Petrochemical barges can emit chemicals into the air and water as they navigate through the Houston Ship Channel & adjacent waterways like the San Jacinto River. #EnvironmentalJustice publichealthwatch.org/2025/12/29/t...
The Loosely Regulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Commandeering a Texas River - Public Health Watch
People who live on the San Jacinto fear chemical releases and explosions from the vessels. It’s unclear who’s policing the buildup.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Petrochemical barges can emit chemicals into the air and water as they navigate through the Houston Ship Channel & adjacent waterways like the San Jacinto River. #EnvironmentalJustice publichealthwatch.org/2025/12/29/t...
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80% of US voters support laws reducing single-use plastics and the recently signed-into-law "Skip the Stuff" law in NJ is a testament to that. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #EnvironmentalJustice www.waste360.com/plastics/new...
New Jersey Passes Strongest “Skip the Stuff” Law
Yesterday, now-former Gov. Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s “Skip the Stuff” bill (S-3195/A-5157) before the end of his term.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
80% of US voters support laws reducing single-use plastics and the recently signed-into-law "Skip the Stuff" law in NJ is a testament to that. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #EnvironmentalJustice www.waste360.com/plastics/new...
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Judges appear to support the Biden-era EPA regulation of toxic chemicals as hazardous under the Superfund law. #EnvironmentalJustice www.eenews.net/articles/jud...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Judges appear to support the Biden-era EPA regulation of toxic chemicals as hazardous under the Superfund law. #EnvironmentalJustice www.eenews.net/articles/jud...
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Volunteer Opportunity: Friday, Feb 6 @ 1 pm, join us for a community cleanup of 3 esplanades in our neighborhood! We'll begin at the Valero at Harrisburg & Navigation and travel to the lots in front of Frost Bank and La Revolución. Equipment will be provided! Message w/ questions
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Volunteer Opportunity: Friday, Feb 6 @ 1 pm, join us for a community cleanup of 3 esplanades in our neighborhood! We'll begin at the Valero at Harrisburg & Navigation and travel to the lots in front of Frost Bank and La Revolución. Equipment will be provided! Message w/ questions
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Having a safe working environment is #EnvironmentalJustice: @EPA to regulate on-the-job inhalation exposure to chemicals used in plastics. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/277...
EPA to regulate on-the-job inhalation exposure to chemicals used in plastics
Washington — Prompted by evaluations that identified “unreasonable risks” to worker health, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will regulate various industrial exposures to five phthalate…
www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Having a safe working environment is #EnvironmentalJustice: @EPA to regulate on-the-job inhalation exposure to chemicals used in plastics. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/277...
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Supreme Court Justice's oil & gas industry investments have repeatedly led to recusals b/c of conflicts of interest, making it challenging to govern effectively. #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/1301202...
Alito’s Recusal in Oil Case Renews Questions About Justice’s Investments - Inside Climate News
Nearly one-quarter of the associate justice’s $1 million in individual stock holdings are in fossil fuel companies.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Supreme Court Justice's oil & gas industry investments have repeatedly led to recusals b/c of conflicts of interest, making it challenging to govern effectively. #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/1301202...