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Hundreds of low-income Illinois families are going electric — for free
Hundreds of low-income Illinois families are going electric — for free

Jean Gay-Robinson said she “cried tears of joy” when utility ComEd switched all the polluting gas-fired equipment in her Chicago home to modern electric... Read more

Yahoo! News - Dec 01
Low-income areas in England and Wales face worst air pollution, analysis finds
Low-income areas in England and Wales face worst air pollution, analysis finds

Exclusive: Experts say impact on people of colour and those who do not drive is ‘grave environmental injustice’Air pollution in England and Wales has fallen, but the poorest neighbourhoods are still exposed to the most extreme levels of toxins, new analysis has found.Experts have called this a “g... Read more

The Guardian - Nov 05
It’s not just SNAP, the government shutdown also threatens home heating aid for millions of low-income families
It’s not just SNAP, the government shutdown also threatens home heating aid for millions of low-income families

The $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps millions of households pay to heat and cool their homes. Read more

Fortune - Nov 02
Low-income families face financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid
Low-income families face financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid

"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said. Read more

Cbs News - Oct 31
A summer camp aims to close the AI know-how gap for low-income high schoolers
A summer camp aims to close the AI know-how gap for low-income high schoolers

A free camp for low-income high schoolers aims to close the digital divide around AI know-how. Campers work on AI solutions to real-world environmental and medical challenges. Read more

Npr - Aug 14
Dollar stores emerge as key food source for low-income and rural households
Dollar stores emerge as key food source for low-income and rural households

Using dollar stores for food purchases may be a common practice for Americans looking to free up funds for the rest of their grocery list, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and th... Read more

Medical News - Aug 12
Why low-income shoppers are hunting for smaller portions and meals under $5
Why low-income shoppers are hunting for smaller portions and meals under $5

Several companies in recent weeks have reported during their earnings reports that low-income shoppers are pulling back on spending. Read more

Usa Today - Aug 07