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California Cuts Safety Enforcement As Farmworkers Toil In Extreme Heat

"California has sharply cut its enforcement of heat-protection laws for outdoor laborers while extreme heat has intensified in recent years — endangering farmworkers, construction workers and others who toil in scorching temperatures — an investigation by the Los Angeles Times and Capital & Main has found."

Source: LA Times, 08/16/2024

"Shell Oil Non-Profit Donated To Anti-Climate Groups Behind Project 2025"

"A US foundation associated with the oil company Shell has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to religious right and conservative organizations, many of which deny that climate change is a crisis, tax records reveal."

Source: Guardian, 08/16/2024

Marcus Haraldsson — SEJ Board Candidate 2024

"I’m a Swedish freelance journalist and photographer working globally at the intersection of science, environment and human rights. I just moved from Sweden to New York to live with my wife, and have so far been impressed with SEJ. The openness, transparency, curiosity and community seem genuine. I would love to support any way I can."

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November 14, 2024

European Anti-SLAPP Conference

In Strasbourg, France, the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE), the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) and the Council of Europe will host their second European Anti-SLAPP Conference as a hybrid event.

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Protecting Ecologically Rich Alabama Delta From Development, Climate Change

"The Mobile-Tensaw Delta — a lush, vibrant and surprisingly intact over 400-square-mile (1,036-square-kilometer) expanse of cypress swamps, oxbow lakes, marshland, hardwood stands and rivers — is teeming with more aquatic species than almost anywhere in North America."

Source: AP, 08/15/2024

UK Firm Violating Toxic Pollutant Limits At Louisiana Wood Pellet Facilities

"British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above their permitted limits."

Source: AP, 08/15/2024

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