Markey Calls Biden’s Decision to back the Willow Project in Alaska ‘An Environmental Injustice’
U.S. Senator Ed Markey has criticized President Biden’s decision to back the Willow Project, which involves drilling for oil and …
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Laws & Regulations
Markey Calls Biden’s Decision to back the Willow Project in Alaska ‘An Environmental Injustice’
U.S. Senator Ed Markey has criticized President Biden’s decision to back the Willow Project, which involves drilling for oil and …
EJ Advocates Concerned That DEC Has Labeled Long Island Tribes “Disadvantaged Communities” Alongside Wealthy Neighborhoods
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has designated two Long Island tribes – the Shinnecock Nation and Unkechaug Indian …
EJ Advocates Hopeful New York Enacts State Law Ending Gas in New Building Construction
New York is about to pass a law that would prohibit new buildings from being constructed with gas infrastructure, making …
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Litigation
Suit: Army Corps’ Dredging Project Failed to Consider Impacts on Environmental Justice Communities in Puerto Rico
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning a massive dredging project in the San Juan Bay (Puerto Rico), which …
EJ Victory in Arizona as Court Upholds Denial of Proposed Gas Plant Expansion Project
By: Fronteras (KJZZ) | January 23, 2023 A judge has ruled against Salt River Project’s proposed expansion of a gas-fired …
Air Pollution
Environmental Justice Advocates Applaud New York City Council Passing Legislation to Expedite the Phaseout of Fuel Oil No. 4 in Buildings
The New York City Council has passed legislation to accelerate the phaseout …
Black Communities In Atlanta Burdened By Air Pollution May Finally Get Answers
A new study by the University of Georgia will investigate the extent …
EJ Advocates Hopeful New York Enacts State Law Ending Gas in New Building Construction
New York is about to pass a law that would prohibit new …
Transportation
EJ Activists Slam Biden Administration for Reversing Climate and Equity Guidance on Highway Expansions
President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure package includes a significant investment in transportation, with a focus on reducing emissions and addressing climate change. The package includes funding for the …
ACLU and Environmental Justice Advocates Submit Comments Opposing Milwaukee Freeway Expansion
ACLU of Wisconsin and other environmental justice groups submitted comments …
Washington State Prioritizes Salmon Preservation from Toxic Chemicals, Key to Indigenous Communities
Tire dust contains toxic chemicals (6PPD-quinone) that pose a threat …
Waste
North Carolina Hog Farms Continue to Pose Health and Other Issues to Nearby Environmental Justice Communities
The eastern part of North Carolina has a large number of hog operations which leads to unpleasant odors and air and water pollution. The Southern Environmental Law Center …
Washington State Prioritizes Salmon Preservation from Toxic Chemicals, Key to Indigenous Communities
Tire dust contains toxic chemicals (6PPD-quinone) that pose a threat …
Rural Community in Oregon Pleas with Senator Merkley and Governor Kotek For Help With Drinking Water Contamination
Residents are frustrated with Oregon’s inaction to addressing groundwater issues, …
Transportation
EJ Activists Slam Biden Administration for Reversing Climate and Equity Guidance on Highway Expansions
President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure package includes a significant investment in transportation, with a focus on reducing emissions and addressing …
ACLU and Environmental Justice Advocates Submit Comments Opposing Milwaukee Freeway Expansion
ACLU of Wisconsin and other environmental justice groups submitted comments opposing the expansion of I-94 freeway in Milwaukee. Activists argued …
Energy
Markey Calls Biden’s Decision to back the Willow Project in Alaska ‘An Environmental Injustice’
U.S. Senator Ed Markey has criticized President Biden’s decision to back the …
EJ Advocates Hopeful New York Enacts State Law Ending Gas in New Building Construction
New York is about to pass a law that would prohibit new …
Environmental Justice Groups Review Options After Court Dismisses Suit Over Plaquemines LNG Facility
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the Plaquemines Liquified Natural Gas …