A new study by the University of Georgia will investigate the extent to which black communities in Atlanta are affected by air pollution. Black communities have historically been more exposed to toxic air pollutants due to factors such as living …
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has awarded $1 million in funding for the Colorado Environmental Justice Grants Program. The grant program aims to support community-driven projects that address environmental and public health concerns in low-income and …
New York is about to pass a law that would prohibit new buildings from being constructed with gas infrastructure, making it the first state in the U.S. to do so. This law aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions …
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A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the Plaquemines Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Louisiana. The lawsuit was filed by environmental justice groups concerned about the facility’s potential impact on the environment and public health. The court’s decision allows …
Commerce City, a small town located just north of Denver, has widespread air pollution sources that impact the health of its residents. A new study conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment found that pollution from oil …
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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is taking the first step in phasing out the sale of gas heating appliances to help clean the air of smog. The new regulations will only affect new buildings and major renovations, with …
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A court in Colorado has overturned the state’s approval of increased air pollution from a tanker truck facility in Commerce City. The facility had sought to increase the number of tanker trucks loaded with crude oil and other substances it …
Massachusetts State Representative Adrian Madaro has proposed a bill that would provide funding to cities and towns to plant more trees in public spaces. The bill, called “An Act promoting green infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions,” aims to combat climate …
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EPA’s recent update to its air quality standards for fine particulate matter (soot) falls short of what is needed to protect the health of Latino communities, which are disproportionately impacted by air pollution. Experts argue the standard is not stringent …
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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 …
