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March 24, 2022 Dispatches

South African Court Urges Action on Deadly Air Pollution

Orders Government to Target Emissions, Uphold Right to Healthy Environment

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March 21, 2022 News Release

Australia: Extreme Heat Threatens Lives

Photo Essay Highlights Urgent Need for Reduced Emissions, Heat Management Plans

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March 21, 2022 Dispatches

Emerging Battles Over Forests Crucial to Protect Rights, Tackle Climate Crisis

Marking International Day of Forests 2022

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March 16, 2022 Interactive

Feeling the Heat: An Australian community’s struggle with rising heat is a warning to us all

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March 16, 2022 Letter

Joint Civil Society & Indigenous Peoples Letter: Reaffirmation by UNGA of the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment

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March 10, 2022 Dispatches

Toxic Pollution Demands ‘Immediate, Ambitious Action’

New UN Report Shows Devastating Rights Toll of Environmental ‘Sacrifice Zones’

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March 9, 2022 Statement

Submission to the Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights

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March 7, 2022 Journal Article

Ukraine: Mariupol Residents Trapped by Russian Assault

Facilitate Civilians’ Access to Safety; Urgently Restore Water, Electricity

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March 2, 2022 Dispatches

Global Plastics Treaty: A Historic Opportunity to Protect Human Rights

Governments Should Work Together to Tackle the Crisis

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February 2, 2022 Dispatches

How the US Can Protect Pregnant Workers from High Temperatures

Pregnancy Increases Risk of Serious Heat-Related Health Problems

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January 27, 2022 News Release

EU: To End Deforestation, Protect Land Rights

New Law Should Protect Forest-Dependent Communities

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January 21, 2022 Dispatches

New Study Underscores Dangerous Levels of Chemical Pollution

Governments Should Consider Ways to Curb Global Plastics Production, Protect Rights

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Papua New Guinea’s Rapid Tides Expose Climate Risks

Coastal Communities Bear Brunt of Climate Inaction

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December 20, 2021 Report

US: Failure to Pass Build Back Better Act Imperils Rights

Can Advance Economic Justice, Fix Broken Safety Net, But More Needed

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Some Progress for Children Despite Pandemic’s Toll

Ten Points to Celebrate from 2021

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