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The Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C.

In an anonymous survey, government scientists expressed concerns about plans to reduce focus and research on racial and sexual minorities and the poor.

By Francie Diep

Greenpeace activists hold a poster reading "We Have the Right to Clean Air" as they stage an action against diesel exhaust on February 19th, 2018, in Stuttgart, Germany. A verdict of Germany's Federal Administrative Court is expected on February 22nd, ruling whether cities with high nitrogen oxide pollution could be allowed to ban diesel cars.

Social Justice

Greenpeace activists stage an action against diesel cars on February 19th, 2018, in Stuttgart, Germany.

By Pacific Standard Staff

Environment

As the state wins praise for its progressive climate policies, refinery emissions vex people in low-income communities. Things may get worse.

By Jim Morris

Health Risk

Federal Scientists Are Worried About Policies That Harm America's Most Vulnerable Populations

Viewfinder: Greenpeace Activists in Germany

'The Fear of Dying' Pervades Southern California's Oil-Polluted Enclaves