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Minnesota Considering Inclusion of Environmental Justice in Deciding Industrial Projects

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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Biden Signs New Executive Order Revitalizing the Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All

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, …

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EJ Activists Slam Biden Administration for Reversing Climate and Equity Guidance on Highway Expansions

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 …

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The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice Receives $5 Million Grant from Waverley Street Foundation

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 …

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Oregon Lawmakers Propose Environmental Bills Targeting Building Efficiency, EJ Activists Support the Measure

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 …

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FERC to Host “Roundtable on Environmental Justice and Equity in Infrastructure Permitting”

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 …

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State Rep Introduces Bill That Would Bring More Trees To Urban Areas In Massachusetts

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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