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%Begin Puerto Rico and Jackson Mississippi Share Climate Injustices — and Solutions HEAD TOPICS <h1>Puerto Rico and Jackson Mississippi Share Climate Injustices — and Solutions</h1>10/22/2022 10:30:00 PM <h2>Environmental racism in the U S and Puerto Rico can only be remedied by decolonization and reparations </h2> Source <h3> Truthout </h3> Environmental racism in the U S and Puerto Rico can only be remedied by decolonization and reparations Environmental racism in the U S and Puerto Rico can only be remedied by decolonization and reparations As I scrolled through my news feed, crimes, casualties, and human-interest pieces flickered across the screen, mixed in with memes, music videos, and recipes. Within the anxiety-inducing maelstrom, a clear theme stood out to me: Climate change has us all fucked, doubly so if you are a minority. Driving the point home were the seemingly unrelated stories of environmental devastation concurrently unfolding in Jackson, Mississippi, and Puerto Rico.
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Environmental racism in the U S and Puerto Rico can only be remedied by decolonization and reparations

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Environmental racism in the U S and Puerto Rico can only be remedied by decolonization and reparations Environmental racism in the U S and Puerto Rico can only be remedied by decolonization and reparations As I scrolled through my news feed, crimes, casualties, and human-interest pieces flickered across the screen, mixed in with memes, music videos, and recipes. Within the anxiety-inducing maelstrom, a clear theme stood out to me: Climate change has us all fucked, doubly so if you are a minority. Driving the point home were the seemingly unrelated stories of environmental devastation concurrently unfolding in Jackson, Mississippi, and Puerto Rico.
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At first glance, they seemed disparate, but my shared identity as an African American from Houston, Texas, and an Afro-Caribbean from Portmore, Jamaica, stitched the two together into a painfully familiar tale of hope amid tragedy. Read more:<br>Truthout &raquo; To Survive More Frequent Hurricanes, Puerto Rico Needs to Rethink Preparedness Nestlé Issues Nationwide Toll House Cookie Dough Recall Hurricane Roslyn churns off Mexico's Pacific coast As Puerto Rico’s Privatized Power Grid Collapses, Its Owner Eyes A Bigger Payday <h3>Biden says it s his intention to run again in 2024 CNN Politics</h3> President Joe Biden said Friday that while he has not made a formal decision about running for reelection in 2024, it is his 'intention' to do so. Read more >> To Survive More Frequent Hurricanes, Puerto Rico Needs to Rethink PreparednessOur leaders ignored the lessons learned from Hurricane Mar&amp;iacute;a, and Fiona caused more destruction than it should have Lol go back to pushing fake vaccines Nestl&#233; Issues Nationwide Toll House Cookie Dough Recall&#128680;CHECK YOUR FRIDGE!&#128680; A variety of Toll House cookie dough is being voluntarily recalled by Nestl&#233; USA &#39;due to the potential presence of white plastic pieces,&#39; the FDA said.
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Truthout » To Survive More Frequent Hurricanes, Puerto Rico Needs to Rethink Preparedness Nestlé Issues Nationwide Toll House Cookie Dough Recall Hurricane Roslyn churns off Mexico's Pacific coast As Puerto Rico’s Privatized Power Grid Collapses, Its Owner Eyes A Bigger Payday

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President Joe Biden said Friday that while he has not made a formal decision about running for reelection in 2024, it is his 'intention' to do so. Read more >> To Survive More Frequent Hurricanes, Puerto Rico Needs to Rethink PreparednessOur leaders ignored the lessons learned from Hurricane Mar&iacute;a, and Fiona caused more destruction than it should have Lol go back to pushing fake vaccines Nestlé Issues Nationwide Toll House Cookie Dough Recall🚨CHECK YOUR FRIDGE!🚨 A variety of Toll House cookie dough is being voluntarily recalled by Nestlé USA 'due to the potential presence of white plastic pieces,' the FDA said.
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Hurricane Roslyn churns off Mexico&#39;s Pacific coastRoslyn became a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico&#39;s Pacific coast Friday night, as forecasters expected it to make a weekend landfall between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. As Puerto Rico’s Privatized Power Grid Collapses, Its Owner Eyes A Bigger PaydayPressure is mounting for the U.S. territory’s leaders to cancel its contract with LUMA Energy.
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Hurricane Roslyn churns off Mexico's Pacific coastRoslyn became a Category 1 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast Friday night, as forecasters expected it to make a weekend landfall between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. As Puerto Rico’s Privatized Power Grid Collapses, Its Owner Eyes A Bigger PaydayPressure is mounting for the U.S. territory’s leaders to cancel its contract with LUMA Energy.
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Five Years After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico&#39;s Power Grid Is Still Costly and UnreliableThe state of Puerto Rico’s power grid has been a sore spot for many island businesses and residents, leading to backlash against Luma Energy. EXPLAINER: Who&#39;s behind Haiti&#39;s most powerful gang alliance?SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution that imposes sanctions on Jimmy Ch&#233;rizier, leader of a powerful gang federation in Haiti, who is accused of threatening the country&#39;s peace, security or stability.
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Five Years After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico's Power Grid Is Still Costly and UnreliableThe state of Puerto Rico’s power grid has been a sore spot for many island businesses and residents, leading to backlash against Luma Energy. EXPLAINER: Who's behind Haiti's most powerful gang alliance?SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution that imposes sanctions on Jimmy Chérizier, leader of a powerful gang federation in Haiti, who is accused of threatening the country's peace, security or stability.
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Hope this works &#128591; I don&#39;t like the idea of troops but Haiti needs some hope. prob the cia CIA in conjunction w Haitian government.
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For decades, the CIA has seen to it that violence reigns supreme in mostly-black countries (who do you think funds Boko Haram and guerilla groups in Africa?). the CIA personally sees to it that there are no fruitful black countries Prepping for the Apocalypse Means Building Community As I scrolled through my news feed, crimes, casualties, and human-interest pieces flickered across the screen, mixed in with memes, music videos, and recipes.In the midst of an active hurricane season, Puerto Rico has suffered yet again.By Lisa O’Mary Oct.October 21, 2022 / 11:53 PM / CBS/AP Mexico&#39;s Pacific coast Friday night, as forecasters expected it to make a weekend landfall between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
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For decades, the CIA has seen to it that violence reigns supreme in mostly-black countries (who do you think funds Boko Haram and guerilla groups in Africa?). the CIA personally sees to it that there are no fruitful black countries Prepping for the Apocalypse Means Building Community As I scrolled through my news feed, crimes, casualties, and human-interest pieces flickered across the screen, mixed in with memes, music videos, and recipes.In the midst of an active hurricane season, Puerto Rico has suffered yet again.By Lisa O’Mary Oct.October 21, 2022 / 11:53 PM / CBS/AP Mexico's Pacific coast Friday night, as forecasters expected it to make a weekend landfall between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
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Within the anxiety-inducing maelstrom, a clear theme stood out to me: Climate change has us all fucked, doubly so if you are a minority. Driving the point home were the seemingly unrelated stories of environmental devastation concurrently unfolding in Jackson, Mississippi, and Puerto Rico.
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Within the anxiety-inducing maelstrom, a clear theme stood out to me: Climate change has us all fucked, doubly so if you are a minority. Driving the point home were the seemingly unrelated stories of environmental devastation concurrently unfolding in Jackson, Mississippi, and Puerto Rico.
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Fiona’s destruction was a sharp reminder of the life-threatening effects of Hurricane Mar&#237;a, which caused $90 billion in damage five years ago. At first glance, they seemed disparate, but my shared identity as an African American from Houston, Texas, and an Afro-Caribbean from Portmore, Jamaica, stitched the two together into a painfully familiar tale of hope amid tragedy.
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Fiona’s destruction was a sharp reminder of the life-threatening effects of Hurricane María, which caused $90 billion in damage five years ago. At first glance, they seemed disparate, but my shared identity as an African American from Houston, Texas, and an Afro-Caribbean from Portmore, Jamaica, stitched the two together into a painfully familiar tale of hope amid tragedy.
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“While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, we immediately took action out of an abundance of caution after a small number of consumers contacted Nestl&#233; USA about this issue,” the company said in a news release . Amid racialized and climate-based trauma lies similar suffering and also solutions emerging. After Mar&#237;a, the U.
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“While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, we immediately took action out of an abundance of caution after a small number of consumers contacted Nestlé USA about this issue,” the company said in a news release . Amid racialized and climate-based trauma lies similar suffering and also solutions emerging. After María, the U.
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Located 1,759 miles (2,830 kilometers) apart, the overseas territory of Puerto Rico and the city of Jackson, Mississippi, do not immediately resemble each other. Forecasters said Roslyn was expected to continue gaining force, and could become a strong Category 2 hurricane before curving northward, brushing past Cabo Corrientes and then reaching the coast Saturday night or early Sunday.
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Located 1,759 miles (2,830 kilometers) apart, the overseas territory of Puerto Rico and the city of Jackson, Mississippi, do not immediately resemble each other. Forecasters said Roslyn was expected to continue gaining force, and could become a strong Category 2 hurricane before curving northward, brushing past Cabo Corrientes and then reaching the coast Saturday night or early Sunday.
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Jackson exists as a majority-Black community within the state of Mississippi in the American South and has roughly . federal and Puerto Rico local governments promised an increased level of resilience by strengthening existing infrastructures following the usual central-planning approach and solutions. The UPC code on the back of recalled packages is 050000429912.
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Jackson exists as a majority-Black community within the state of Mississippi in the American South and has roughly . federal and Puerto Rico local governments promised an increased level of resilience by strengthening existing infrastructures following the usual central-planning approach and solutions. The UPC code on the back of recalled packages is 050000429912.
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