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En una de las ciudades más industriales de California – cerca de 2.000 fábricas producen salchichas, pesticidas, muebles del patio y otros productos muy utilizados—la familia Martín ha lidiado por años con enfermedades. + read more

In one of California’s most industrial cities – near 2,000 factories churning out hot dogs, pesticides, patio furniture and other products – the Martin family has struggled for years with illness. + read more

There are 80,000 chemicals registered for use in the United States. To test a typical family living in the shadow of heavy industry, I combed through government records to identify top pollutants in southeast Los Angeles.  + read more

Several government agencies, advocacy groups and nonprofits have an interest in the environmental problems in Maywood. Below you’ll find a list of key players and their contact information. Are we missing anyone? + read more

  High-speed rail could help cut air pollution in California – if the system succeeds in getting enough people out of their cars. Planners with the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority expect that the electric trains could reduce traffic on the state’s roadways by 2.5... + read more

California has been at the forefront of toughening pollution standards for cars, due in part to its dirty air. Now state officials are working with federal agencies to align standards for the rest of the nation, improving fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions. State regulations,... + read more

Nearly a year after a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico and created one of the largest environmental catastrophes of all time, federal lawmakers are considering encouraging drilling off the West Coast, including the rich oil beds off Southern California. Lawmakers say allowing the... + read more