James Hose Jr/Unsplash17 October 2023Top Story Climate change and an aging population New book explores how climate change impacts the elderly in unique ways — and how we can preserve their well-being and include them in solutions.
New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants “The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny. www.ehn.org
Op-ed: Why funding for the environmental justice movement must be anti-racist We must prioritize minority-serving institutions, BIPOC-led organizations and researchers to lead environmental justice efforts. www.ehn.org
Biden finalizes long-awaited hydrogen tax credits ahead of Trump presidency Responses to the new rules have been mixed, and environmental advocates worry that Trump could undermine them. www.ehn.org
Op-ed: Toxic prisons teach us that environmental justice needs abolition Prisons, jails and detention centers are placed in locations where environmental hazards such as toxic landfills, floods and extreme heat are the norm. www.ehn.org
LISTEN: Reflections on the first five years of the Agents of Change program The leadership team talks about what they’ve learned — and what lies ahead. www.ehn.org
Study shows $1 billion in lost tax revenue in Houston area from industry tax breaks Top polluters are benefiting the most from tax breaks. www.ehn.org
