Health Impact

environmental racism

Do “carbon-centric” fixes worsen environmental racism?

A peer-reviewed paper says climate solutions that only cut emissions — like carbon capture or carbon offsets — will do nothing to address longstanding U.S. environmental racism. Instead, a fossil fuel phaseout and a more comprehensive set of solutions is needed.

Iraqi boy

BP urged to stop flaring after Iraqi man’s death

The oil major has still not suitably addressed gas flaring concerns in Rumaila, where an Iraqi man died of leukaemia, experts say.

Texas LNG

Coastal residents fear South Texas LNG buildout

While much of the Texas coast is inundated with oil and gas infrastructure, the southern coast remains largely untouched by heavy industry. That could change with big plans for Texas LNG export terminals.

California passes several major climate bills

Ranging from emissions targets to drilling restrictions, advocates hail the bills as historic victories.

Gas stoves leak hazardous pollutants – Harvard study

A new study has identified toxic pollutants in unburned gas leaking from stoves, raising questions about health impacts.