The Biden-Harris administration announced an investment of $550 million to advance environmental justice. The investment will be made across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico through the EPA’s Environmental Justice Grant program. The funds will support various projects including …
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The EPA is conducting an inspection of the Metropolitan District’s facilities in response to flooding and sewage issues in Hartford, including environmental justice communities. The inspection will assess the district’s compliance with federal regulations and evaluate its ability to handle …
The largely African American neighborhood of Chesterfield Heights in Norfolk, VA, has experienced increased flooding, which is being linked to climate change. The Ohio Creek Watershed Project is a $112 million effort to address the flooding problem in Chesterfield Heights …
By NJ Spotlight News | January 25, 2023 New Jersey is investing in natural solutions to climate change, including by sequestering carbon. As part of those efforts, the state is awarding millions of dollars in grants to local communities so …
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New Jersey’s Interagency Council on Climate Resilience is seeking public input on addressing extreme heat in the state. The Council is developing a series of Resilience Action Plans outlining how state agencies will incorporate climate resilience into their policies, programs …
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San Diego County Supervisors have approved the creation of an Environmental Justice Working Group to give residents more of a voice and facilitate better agency cooperation. The Regional Social Equity Working Group will consist of residents and tribal leaders, community/tribal …
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Governor Evers delivered a State of the State address outlining major climate initiatives for Wisconsin, which included a goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050, the creation of a Climate Action Council and a focus on climate justice. The …
Most voters are largely unaware of the federal Justice40 Initiative, but those who know about it generally support the program. Support for Justice40 is strong among Black and Latino respondents. One thing is clear: there is a growing national demand …
Report: Voters Support Environmental Justice Movement and Federal Justice40 Initiative Read More »
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) held a public virtual hearing on sewer overflow issues affecting North Bergen and Guttenberg communities. NJDEP is soliciting comments until February 13 from stakeholders and residents who want to express opinions or concerns …
Harrison County, which includes Houston, will work to cut climate emissions from government operations by 40% by 2030 from 2021 levels. County has made addressing environmental justice and climate justice a priority in the Climate Action Plan. Texas still does …
