Study: Black people are 75 percent more likely to live near toxic oil and gas facilities

Environmentalists have long contended that communities of color are disproportionately affected by pollution from the oil and gas industry, and a study released on Tuesday details the extent of the harm. According to Fumes Across the Fence-Line, a report from the NAACP and the Clean Air Task Force—an advocacy group dedicated to reducing air pollution—black … Continue reading Study: Black people are 75 percent more likely to live near toxic oil and gas facilities