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Last night, @abcnews @nightline ran a segment on ethylene oxide and its effects on communities of color, highlighting Laredo, TX and Memphis, TN. Click the link to watch!👀😷 #laredotexas #ethyleneoxideisacarcinogen abcn.ws/3PtpIfQ

At the @policylink Water, Equity, and Climate Resiliency Caucus Convening, RGISC had the opportunity to learn how frontline communities are fighting to mitigate against impacts from climate change + pollutants. Although the struggles are different, the effects are similar.

Last week, two RGISC staffers attended an extraordinary gathering, with the Water Equity and Climate Resilience Caucus @policylink We engaged in discussions and brainstorming sessions for equitable, environmental solutions for impacted communities.

Thousands of Oil and Gas Wastewater Spills Threaten Property, Groundwater, Wildlife and Livestock Across Texas insideclimatenews.org/news/18122023/…

“We thank the EPA for taking bold action on harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry. In Texas, we need these strong regulations to safeguard our communities from methane and other harmful pollution.”

Big win! New EPA rules will help protect our health and climate by cutting methane pollution from oil and gas operations. Thanks @POTUS! #cutmethane #txclimate

Methane pollution is a problem that’s only getting worse. Hear more from Sheila Serna, the Climate Science & Policy Director for @RGISCLaredo, on why @EPA must finalize its rule to #CutMethane pollution before the end of summer: #MyMethaneStory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/4678fR2#MyMeth…

Reducing methane emissions is key to slowing climate change. @SenatorCarper and 14 senators are calling on @EPA to strengthen its proposed methane reduction rule and implement key parts of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program without delay. ⬇️ epw.senate.gov/public/index.c…

Our new report with @CeresNews finds greenhouse gas emissions vary dramatically across U.S. oil & gas companies — even those with similarly-sized operations or within the same geographic area — due to different equipment choices & operational practices. catf.us/2023/05/update…

Flaring drives 5X more U.S. #methane pollution than previously thought — severely harming our climate, health and wasting of resources amidst an energy crisis — confirming the need for stronger #CutMethane action to reduce this pollution and waste.🧵edf.org/Z6xh

May 17 @ 6pm — Meet community food systems expert, Mark Winne! He will speak on how communities started a food movement that improved their quality of life! May 18 @ 4pm — Exhibition of local orgs and businesses that will showcase their work in health, food, and food equity!

@laredourbanag & @laredofpc present Food Town -- a Symposium on the future of food. Come learn about the future of food in Laredo! Be a part of Laredo's Food movement! Register here eventbrite.com/e/food-town-la…

NEW: @PHMSA_DOT proposes critical rule to enhance community safety + #CutMethane from the nation's pipeline network. "PHMSA has a powerful opportunity to protect communities across the country" while delivering on climate goals, EDF's @ErinMurphy1 said.🧵edf.org/Z6QG

ON THE BORDER: @EPA proposes stricter EtO emission rules to help #STX border town of Laredo after enviro groups @RGISCLaredo @EnvJustice & others sue fed agency for lax oversight. What's EtO? My @BorderReportcom story today explains w @cityoflaredo. borderreport.com/news/health/ep…

Tickets now on sale at these participating locations!

📍 OUTSIDE the Laredo Center for the Arts (500 San Agustin Ave) EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $10 AT THE DOOR: $15 Children 12 and under: FREE Scan the QR code or visit riograndeisc.ticketleap.com/border-is-beau… to purchase your tickets!

Tickets NOW ON SALE for The Border Is Beautiful Festival! Enjoy a night of music, dance, art, food & more from both sides of the border including: - headlining performance by GRUPO FANTASMA; - vendor market; - performers from LDO and NVO LDO; - live art installation & exhibit

“There are no facilities getting out of jail free.” @EPAMichaelRegan we want to help you see this through! Now let's finalize #CutMethane rules that empower 3rd parties to help hold polluters accountable and protect communities & climate. on.ft.com/3ne6JLa

Thank you @EPAMichaelRegan for advancing rules to #CutMethane from all O&G wells, including smaller, leak-prone ones. Ending pollution from routine flaring is the next major step to curb pollution and protect communities. Via @FT: on.ft.com/3ne6JLa

"@POTUS has stood up to polluters and put forward a strong, commonsense @EPA proposal," said EDF's @jonwgoldstein. Now we need "the strongest rules possible as quickly as possible." Learn about EDF's new #CutMethane ad campaign: edf.org/Z6gx