Ellen Knickmeyer
LATEST ARTICLES BY Ellen Knickmeyer
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Environment
Trump denies reality again, doesn’t ‘think science knows’ if climate change real
September 15, 2020With the smell of fire in the air, Trump ignored the scientific consensus that climate change is playing a central role in historic West Coast infernos.
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Environment
Biden introduces climate change plan with energy revamp
July 14, 2020Joe Biden released a plan Tuesday aimed at combating climate change and spurring economic growth in part by overhauling America’s energy industry.
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U.S.
Near Trump’s rally site, African American Tulsa lives with fiery legacy
June 17, 2020“Just imagine, in your mind, all these homes,” Shaw said, describing the black-built houses and churches that once covered dozens of blocks where he’s walking.
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Politics
‘Welcome home party’ for white supremacists—Trump picks Tulsa for comeback rally
June 12, 2020A Tulsa police officer said on Monday that, statistically, “we’re shooting African Americans about 24% less than we probably ought to be."
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Environment
Under cover of his chaos, Trump destroys more environment protections
June 5, 2020The actions are the latest efforts from the Trump administration to emphasize reduced regulatory burdens on businesses over the environment and public health.
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U.S.
Hunger stalks the land: Parents skipping meals to feed their kids
May 4, 20201 in every 4 Americans are now projected to join the ranks of the hungry.
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Environment
EPA will not commit to funding research on health risks to children
May 23, 2019“A lot of the centers, including mine, have identified a lot of chemicals that are associated with diseases in children."
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