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People of color often suffer the worst health effects from Pollution because they live in areas that are more heavily polluted. Zoning officials have strategically put power plants in these areas, which have negatively impacted Black and Brown Americans for generations. It’s time our government does something to fix this massive environmental health problem. Please sign this petition to urge the U.S. government to clean up the Pollution in these neighborhoods!

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• Petition: Call on Congress to Help Developing Nations Protect Against Climate Change

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