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What’s an indirect source of pollution? Facilities like ports, warehouses, and rail yards that attract air pollution through the operation of trucks, vans, and cargo equipment. We have tools to protect our communities by focusing on these pollution hot-spots. Learn more: act.ucsusa.org/45X8TSR
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The Trump admin intends to dismantle the National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), one of the US' leading weather and climate research institutions. We must urge Congress to halt this dangerous action immediately. 🔗Take action: act.ucsusa.org/4oWtCwz
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When millions move together, change happens. Tomorrow, in events across the country, millions will rise to protect our rights, our democracy, and to move the country toward a better future. Be part of it: : workers.fyi/UCS
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The House of Representatives delivered a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump on Wednesday as four Republicans crossed the aisle to pass a war powers resolution regarding the conflict in Iran.