Nearly Half Of All Americans Are Breathing Unhealthy Air
The American Lung Association State of the Air report claims almost half of all Americans are breathing unhealthy air.
Environmental justice
Trump EPA Guts Environmental Justice
From the US Environmental Protection Agency’s website (likely to be removed before long): “Environmental justice” means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other Federal activities that affect human health and the environment … [continued]
How Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities
A breakdown of some of the major opportunities available to community-based organizations and some actionable steps to get more involved in this space.
Environmental Justice — Lying Republicans And The Oil-Soaked Lies They Tell
When Joe Biden was running for president, he made environmental justice a cornerstone of his campaign. After he was elected, he honored his pledge by making environmental justice part of everything his administration does. But what is it, exactly? Every discussion begins by defining its terms. For that, let’s turn … [continued]
A Toxic Tour Helps Convey What Fenceline Communities Experience
Three colleagues from the Union of Concerned Scientists and I were invited to participate in a Toxics Tour in Kansas City. The experience was extremely valuable and I recommend it, especially if you are someone like me who works on environmental justice issues but doesn’t live in a frontline community. … [continued]
Google Installing 500 Megawatts of Solar for Environmental Justice
Solar power is not just for rich people, but it’s not free and you typically need to show a decent credit score to finance it. As with many things in life, the less wealthy people in society are left behind a bit as we transition into this cleaner, more financially … [continued]
Potential Bills In Congress To Rubber Stamp Fossil Fuel Permitting Would Upend Bedrock Laws &…
“Polluters Over People.” That’s the summary of a new bill in Congress that is immeasurably dangerous. WASHINGTON — On the heels of President Biden signing historic climate legislation, polluters are reportedly urging Congress to pass legislation that would erode U.S. action on climate and roll back a host of environmental … [continued]
Department of Justice Launches Comprehensive Environmental Justice Strategy
Attorney General Launches New Office of Environmental Justice Courtesy of The United States Department of Justice. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was joined by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan [last week] in announcing a series of actions to secure environmental justice for all Americans. In addition to launching a new Office … [continued]
US Offshore Wind: 3 Key Opportunities to Advance Equity
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation.
Written by Paula García, Senior bilingual energy analyst.
Battery-Electric Freight Trains Could Happen Sooner Than You Think
New battery-electric freight trains are beginning to hit the rails, and they could soon be joined by electrified diesel locomotives, too.
