The risk of preterm birth rises near gas flaring, reflecting deep-rooted environmental injustices in rural America
A study shows that low-income communities and communities of color are bearing the brunt of the energy industry's pollution in the region. The risks also extend to the unborn.
Aug. 20, 2020 • ~8 min
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What is the Covid-19 data tsunami telling policymakers?
A global team of researchers searches for insights during a weeklong virtual “datathon.”
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City compost programs turn garbage into 'black gold' that boosts food security and social justice
Turning food scraps and yard trimmings into compost improves soil, making it easier for people to grow their own food. City composting programs spread those benefits more widely.
June 11, 2020 • ~9 min
Tags: climate-change soil microbes compost methane food-waste soil-carbon seattle gardening san-francisco social-justice equity landfills
Doctors can't treat COVID-19 effectively without recognizing the social justice aspects of health
While African Americans account for about 14% of the US population, they have accounted for about 60% of deaths from the virus. Several physicians offer an idea they think could help.
June 3, 2020 • ~8 min
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3Q: Ernest Moniz on the Vatican climate dialogue | MIT News
Professor emeritus and former U.S. energy secretary reflects on recent meeting with Pope Francis and energy and finance leaders.
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The task of history | MIT News
At community dialogue, MIT historians discuss the power of historical knowledge to make a better world.
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J. Phillip Thompson named deputy mayor of New York City | MIT News
Appointment recognizes Thompson's expertise in urban politics and coalition building.
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Defiance: Disobedience for the good of all | MIT News
MIT Media Lab summer event explores responsible dissent, embodied in its new Disobedience Award.
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3 Questions: How philosophy can address the problem of climate change | MIT News
MIT professor of philosophy Kieran Setiya explores how individuals and societies can think about and act on climate change.
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Analyzing the 2016 election: Insights from 12 MIT scholars | MIT News
Experts from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences weigh in on topics from polling to rhetoric to individual campaign issues.
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