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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 gas in Alaska’s North Slope. Markey called it an environmental injustice and expressed concern over the project’s impact on the …

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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 of Fuel Oil No.4 in buildings, which is a heavy, polluting oil used for heating. The legislation requires all buildings in the city to stop using Fuel Oil …

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An Oil Pipeline Project in Houston Is Raising Concerns Over Environmental Racism

A proposed pipeline project in Houston has sparked concerns about environmental justice as it would pass through predominantly low-income and minority communities. The”Bayou Bridge Pipeline” project is designed to transport crude oil from refineries along the Gulf Coast to a …

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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 Nation – as “disadvantaged communities” under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This designation means the tribes and …

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Colorado Environmental Justice Grants Program Awards $1 Million in Funding to 8 EJ Organizations

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 …

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Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Action to Protect EJ Communities from PFAS Pollution

The Biden-Harris administration has announced new measures to protect disadvantaged communities from PFAS pollution. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemicals that are harmful to human health and the environment. The new measures include designating PFAS as …

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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 (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 …

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