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The Life and Death of a Pioneering Environmental Justice Lawyer

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Luke had high moral and ethical standards and he fit right into our community,” Swan said. Cole built his career as an environmental justice lawyer who empowered communities cast aside by America. An avid birder, he first went to South America to visit friends. When his son was born, Adams, Jr. named him after Cole.

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The Rising Toll of Murdered Environmental Activists

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These killings commonly take place in corrupt tropical and subtropical countries, particularly in Central and South America. As reported by the Guardian a recent report indicates that at least 1,558 environmental activists in 50 states were killed between 2002 and 2017. In 2018 164 environmental activists were slain.