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https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/why-activists-went-on-hunger-strike-over-a-trash-incinerator/
Why Activists Went on Hunger Strike Over a Trash Incinerator – Mother Jones
“We’re not going to allow anyone else to be sacrificed and murdered by this facility.”
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https://whyy.org/articles/reworld-philadelphia-lobbying-trash-incinerator-chester/
Chester trash incinerator lobbies Philly politicians over proposed ban - WHYY
Mar 4, 2026 - The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support.
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https://insideclimatenews.org/news/10042026/minneapolis-hunger-strike-protesting-trash-incinerator-pollution/
Minneapolis Activists Launch Hunger Strike to Protest Polluting Trash Incinerator - Inside Climate...
Apr 10, 2026 - County officials have said they will eventually close the incinerator, located in a predominantly Black community. Advocates want a concrete plan.
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https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-council-chester-trash-incinerator-tour/
Chester trash incinerator: Philly Council staff visit facility - WHYY
Nov 10, 2025 - A bill would prevent Philadelphia from signing new contracts for waste incineration, forcing the city to send all of its waste to landfills.
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