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The Life and Death of a Pioneering Environmental Justice Lawyer

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Working closely with the community, Cole represented the residents in lawsuits fighting against major mining and fossil fuel companies, including the groundbreaking case Kivalina v. Cole argued that the law was not the ultimate weapon, but only one, and that the overarching goal is political empowerment toward systemic change.

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Chevron Owns This City’s News Site. Many Stories Aren’t Told.

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Frank for NPR and Floodlight) Chevron’s bid to control the public discourse comes as efforts to combat climate change threaten the fossil fuel industry, especially in California. By the time of the incident, political sentiment in Richmond started to swing away from the company. and Brazil.