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"Online retailing delivers a public health problem. When Truck Season Became All-Year-Round."

John R. Froines, a quiet but politically stalwart chemist who stood trial alongside six other anti-war activists — known collectively as the Chicago Seven — died Wednesday in Santa Monica, California. He was 83.

After his acquittal for inciting a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, he became a leading environmental toxicologist, shaping government standards on lead and diesel exhaust.

Millions of Americans live near industries that pollute their neighborhoods and harm their health. A federal bill authored by Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva aims to help rectify the issue.

Every delay in action means another day that local communities are inundated with freight pollution.

"The EPA clean trucks proposal released this week focuses on cleaner combustion engines, but environmental justice advocates want a zero-emissions transition."

Those in power can no longer feign ignorance to the experiences of those who have borne the brunt of the highest levels of pollution.

With 24/7 operation of the nation’s ports, environmental justice issues have been overlooked.

to address a notice of violation that was issued in response to a complaint filed by half lan hoffman. he filed a complaint, a violation was issued, plans were drawn up to correct the complaint, they were taken to the building department and approved. only subsequently was that suspended in order for this to be brought -- for him to be notified. >> is there any other public comment on the item as it relates to the continuance. >> mr. hoffman, you may not speak again. thank you. >> im f...