Local officials are seeking $5.5 million (of $14 million) to convert historical 3.1-mile train lines into a greenway. The park will feature walking and biking paths, recreational areas, and green spaces. The project is seen as a way to promote …
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Watching over the distribution of funds marked for environmental justice programs is a top priority for advocates and watchdog organizations. EJ advocates note that the movement will need to be hyper-vigilant and more organized than ever before due to the …
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Manhattan Borough President calls the proposed Harlem bus depot “absolutely unacceptable” and calls for housing instead. Environmental justice advocates are concerned the truck depot will exacerbate asthma conditions in the neighborhood. By: PIX11 | January 15, 2022 Manhattan Borough President …
Six community advocates were arrested while protesting the construction of a controversial electrical substation in East Boston. They have been charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing. Advocates are concerned about cumulative impacts of locating the substation at the airport, within …
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By: Environmental Health News | January 19, 2023 Racist beauty standards are driving the use of beauty products that are often contaminated with chemicals that alter the human endocrine system, cause organ damage, and spur cancer in communities of color, …
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By: WFDD | January 13, 2023 Wake Forest University has been awarded a $1 million grant for a project focusing on environmental justice. The grant from the Mellon Foundation will support the creation of a model program for teaching issues …
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By: U.S. Council on Environmental Quality | January 9, 2023 The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is issuing this interim guidance to assist agencies in analyzing greenhouse gas (GHG) and climate change effects of their proposed actions under the National …
By: The University Record | January 12, 2023 Addressing a University of Michigan crowd packed with students dedicated to climate and environmental justice, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged them to “help people get excited about all the opportunities that will …
The Georgia Institute of Technology launches a climate action planning process with the goal of becoming a climate action leader across multiple institutes. The Climate Action Plan aims to solve current environmental justice issues. One fundamental goal of the university …
Georgia Tech Strives to Act Against Climate Change and Environmental Justice Read More »
The Tom’s of Maine Incubator program was created to elevate future BIPOC climate leaders. The 5 winners will each receive $20,000 to fund their work, which includes solutions for climate justice, environmental justice, and the intersection of ocean health and …
