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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A standoff between a Harlem council member and a developer over affordable housing has escalated with New York Attorney General Letitia James claiming that the plans to operate a truck depot on the West 145th Street property could be illegal. …
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Proposed law would require the State Commissioner of Education to provide a climate justice model program for elementary and secondary students. The program would be aligned with current scientific research and consistent with state standards. It would also be required …
The eastern part of North Carolina has a large number of hog operations which leads to unpleasant odors and air and water pollution. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is representing residents who are pushing for protection from the hog …
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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Biden Administration has used race-neutral approach to environmental justice policymaking in order to avoid potential constitutional hurdles and legal challenges. EJ advocates were initially unhappy with the White House but have since begun praising the approach. The White House approach …
A new report by Earthjustice focuses on Maryland’s next challenge to tackle the impacts of climate change: electrifying homes. The report emphasizes the importance of electrifying homes, particularly low-income households, as part of the state’s overall strategy to reduce greenhouse …
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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 »
The combined heat and power plant began operation 3 years ago despite opposition from residents and environmental justice advocates, which claim the plant is exacerbating air pollution and contributing to climate impacts. Community near the facility is predominantly Black (>90%), …
The town of Brown Grove, Virginia is seeking to become “a case study for environmental justice.” The town is located near several toxic industrial sites and has been impacted by environmental pollution. EJ advocates are asking officials for increased environmental …
