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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Minnesota is considering including environmental justice criteria in its decision-making process for industrial projects. Environmental justice criteria would consider the impacts of industrial projects on marginalized communities and ensure they are not disproportionately affected. The proposed change is in response …
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The Executive Order contains a series of directives requiring all federal agencies to make environmental justice part of its mission by requiring agencies to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, policies, …
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 creation of a national network of electric vehicle charging stations and incentives …
The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University has received a $5 million grant from the Waverley Street Foundation. The grant will be used to expand the center’s research and outreach efforts, as well as support …
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 …
Oregon lawmakers are proposing a package of environmental bills. The bills aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy use, and promote electric vehicles. The package includes a clean fuels program and a requirement for utilities to phase out …
FERC will host a “Roundtable on Environmental Justice and Equity in Infrastructure Permitting” on March 29, 2023. The event is being held virtually and is sponsored by the US Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Council on Environmental …
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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