A proposed 1,005-vehicle parking garage for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has ignited controversy in Grays Ferry. Residents call it a “health hazard,” raising concerns about environmental justice in their neighborhood and urging the hospital to reconsider its plans.

Indigenous youth recently embarked on a historic ride along the Klamath River, an area held sacred by their communities for generations. Their journey symbolizes ongoing efforts to remove dams and restore the natural flow of these cherished waters.

Residents of Eagan and St. Paul’s East Side say the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency applies “double standards” that leave their neighborhoods exposed to industrial pollution from Gopher Resource and Northern Iron. In a Star Tribune counterpoint, David Satre and Melissa Lorentz argue that the agency’s lack of transparency has deepened health concerns and community suffering.