EJ activists protested against the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel construction project citing environmental justice concerns. Protesters believe that the construction of the tunnel would damage houses built in the 1900s in Reservoir Hill and other west Baltimore neighborhoods. Protesters support …
A standoff between a Harlem council member and a developer over affordable housing has escalated with New York Attorney General Letitia James claiming that the plans to operate a truck depot on the West 145th Street property could be illegal. …
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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 (SELC) is representing residents who are pushing for protection from the hog …
The combined heat and power plant began operation 3 years ago despite opposition from residents and environmental justice advocates, which claim the plant is exacerbating air pollution and contributing to climate impacts. Community near the facility is predominantly Black (>90%), …
The town of Brown Grove, Virginia is seeking to become “a case study for environmental justice.” The town is located near several toxic industrial sites and has been impacted by environmental pollution. EJ advocates are asking officials for increased environmental …
Organizations allege Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) did not comply with procedural requirements in issuing the five Clean Air Act Title V permits. Environmental justice communities complain the issuance of these permits did not comply with Title V’s public …
Environmental Justice Organizations File Suit, Challenge Five Alabama Air Permits Read More »
Meetings will focus on the community air program initiative, an overview of the first quarter air monitoring results, and an update on establishing community advisory committees to engage with local stakeholders. By: NYSDEC | January 17, 2023 The New York …
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Manhattan Borough President calls the proposed Harlem bus depot “absolutely unacceptable” and calls for housing instead. Environmental justice advocates are concerned the truck depot will exacerbate asthma conditions in the neighborhood. By: PIX11 | January 15, 2022 Manhattan Borough President …
The federal government’s National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization is a strategy for eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, goal for country is to be carbon-neutral by 2050. The U.S. transportation sector accounts for a third of the …
Environmental justice advocacy group emerged in Chicago after an asphalt mixing plant was constructed near a community center. Asphalt plant was constructed without public notice or the ability for community members to learn about operations or voice opinions. Two-year investigation …
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