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Tell Your Members of Congress to Oppose Immunity for the Fossil Fuel Industry
Tell Your Members of Congress to Oppose Immunity for the Fossil Fuel Industry As communities across the country work to hold the largest fossil fuel polluters accountable for misleading the public about their role in the climate crisis, the fossil fuel industry and its allies in Congress are pushing legislation that could shield these companies from accountability. The so-called “Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026” (HR8330 and S4340) would put the fossil fuel industry above the law and could block communities from seeking justice in court for the climate harms they are experiencing. Alaska is already on the front lines ...
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Transcriptomic and developmental effects of persistent organic pollutants in sentinel fishes collected near an arctic formerly used defense site
Alaska contains over 600 formerly used defense (FUD) sites, many of which serve as point sources of pollution. These sites are often co-located with rural communities that depend upon traditional subsistence foods, especially lipid-rich animals that bioaccumulate and biomagnify persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Many POPs are carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting compounds that are associated with adverse health outcomes. Therefore, elevated exposure to POPs from point sources of pollution may contribute to disproportionate incidence of disease in arctic communities. We investigated PCB concentrations and the health implications of POP exposure in sentinel fishes collected near the Northeast Cape FUD site on Sivuqaq ...
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Hope Into Action: Young Voices for Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience
Young people are at the forefront of movements for environmental and climate justice, community health, and social change. Join us for an inspiring conversation with young adult advocates who are working to strengthen their communities through leadership, education, cultural knowledge, and collective action. In this inspiring conversation with Paniinguar Aishah Yamani, Charitie Ropati, Sonny Ahkivgak, Jayden Lampe, and Jazmyn Vent learn how they are creating meaningful change, overcoming challenges, and inspiring the next generation of environmental and community leaders. CHE-Alaska is part of CHE's broader network, which is an international partnership of almost 5,000 individuals and organizations in 87 countries and all 50 ...