Climate Change

‘People Will Die’ — Stories Behind Trump Budget Bill

The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is anything but, especially in its unraveling of efforts to weave environmental and climate justice into American society, argues the new Voices of Environmental Justice. In her latest column, writer Yessenia Funes calls on journalists to report its ramifications not just for the planet but for the most vulnerable people living on it. Here are key stories to start with.

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"Broiled by Heat Waves, Residents of the Concrete Jungle Suffer"

"Summer heat in New York City beats down on asphalt and tall buildings, which get hotter, scorching the locals, who can’t stop sweating. Exhaust from trucks and cars hangs in the air and the subway stations trap extreme amounts of heat."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/13/2025

Startup Promised 45,000 EV Jobs To Struggling Towns. They’re Still Waiting

"Desperate for jobs, three communities embraced a bold electric vehicle promise. Now, they’re left with questions—and no jobs." 

Source: Floodlight, 08/12/2025

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