Communities continue to be concerned about the health impacts of toxic petrochemical pollution from the recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Articles by Lisa Sharp
Indoor Air Pollution and the Indigenous Community
Poor indoor air quality impacts the Indigenous community at a higher rate than other communities, especially for people living on reservations. Here are ways to improve indoor air pollution in the Indigenous community.
Native American Tribes Lead the Clean Energy Revolution
Native American tribes are leading the energy revolution with ambitious projects that help set the stage for the rest of America to move to 100% clean energy by 2050.
From Superfund Site to Bee Habitat (video)
A superfund site in Oklahoma turns its polluted legacy into something hopeful – a place to keep pollinators buzzing.
Oklahoma Megafires Put Firefighters and Families at Risk
Learn about the wildfires experienced by Oklahoma over the past three years, their relationship to climate change, and how they put firefighters and families in danger.
Tar Creek: The Toxic Mess in Scott Pruitt’s Backyard
Read about the history of Tar Creek, an Oklahoma Superfund site which was one of the first in the nation and is still unresolved.
In Oklahoma, Even the Fossil Fuel Industry Has Concerns About Fracking
Find out why even gas and oil companies are expressing concern about the possibility of groundwater contamination due to fracking in Oklahoma.
Summer, Ozone and My Asthma
Ground-level ozone is harmful to all–especially kids, the elderly, those who work outside, and those with respiratory conditions. Learn how you can help.
Reviving Polluting Pipelines Poisons Our Health
Learn how President Trump’s actions of reviving the Keystone XL Pipeline and speeding up the Dakota Access Pipeline harms the health of American families.
High Levels of Mercury Increase Under Pruitt’s Watch
Hear from an Oklahoma mom on how Scott Pruitt has proven that he’s unfit to head EPA through not protecting human health and the environment as Oklahoma AG.
Scott Pruitt: Wrong for Oklahoma and Wrong for EPA
Hear from Oklahoman, Lisa Sharp on why Attorney General and EPA Administrator nominee, Scott Pruitt’s industry ties make him an unfit choice to head EPA.
Record-Breaking Earthquakes from Fracking Cause Fear and Rising Costs
Learn how record breaking earthquakes in Oklahoma are linked to fracking and why it’s raising concerns among residents about safety and insurance coverage.