Recent studies have linked air pollution from the burning of excess natural gas to increased birth rate of premature babies. Many mothers that live near natural gas flaring sites are from low-income and minority communities, signally the environmental injustices linked deeply to these issues. In addition, there are few health-protective regulations that help control the high level of flaring that takes place across the country. Read More
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Every day, people facing threats to their health and environment call CHEJ for help. They are looking for proof that all landfills leak, health studies
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April 30, 2025