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Environmental Advocates Mississippi

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Environmental Advocates Mississippi is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to protecting the health, environment, and quality of life for communities in Hinds and Madison counties. We stand with residents, homeowners, and local allies to oppose harmful developments—especially along West County Line Road—threatening our air, water, land, and neighborhoods. Through community organizing, advocacy, and education, we’re building a cleaner, safer, and more just Mississippi for all.

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Landfills

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Landfills pose serious environmental and public health risks, especially in underserved communities where they are often concentrated. This post explores how landfill pollution affects air, water, and quality of life—and why environmental justice demands smarter, more equitable waste solutions.


Data Center

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Data centers are essential to our digital world, but their massive energy and water consumption come at a high environmental cost. This post explores how data center growth impacts local communities and ecosystems, and why sustainable infrastructure is critical for environmental justice.


Natural Gas

A woman and a young girl wearing face masks outdoors in cold weather, with industrial smokestacks emitting smoke in the background.

Natural gas is often promoted as a clean energy source, but its extraction and use carry hidden environmental and health costs. This post examines the real impact of natural gas on communities—particularly those of color—and why a just transition to truly clean energy is essential.


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