By: Fronteras (KJZZ) | January 23, 2023 A judge has ruled against Salt River Project’s proposed expansion of a gas-fired plant near Coolidge. The decision was celebrated by conservationists and local residents. Last year, the Arizona Corporation Commission rejected the …
EJ Victory in Arizona as Court Upholds Denial of Proposed Gas Plant Expansion Project Read More »
Four conservation groups filed suit in federal court seeking injunctive relief against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for the government’s authorization of 34 oil and gas leases covering 5,942 acres of land in New Mexico. The leases were sold …
Organizations allege Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) did not comply with procedural requirements in issuing the five Clean Air Act Title V permits. Environmental justice communities complain the issuance of these permits did not comply with Title V’s public …
Environmental Justice Organizations File Suit, Challenge Five Alabama Air Permits Read More »
Harrison County, which includes Houston, will work to cut climate emissions from government operations by 40% by 2030 from 2021 levels. County has made addressing environmental justice and climate justice a priority in the Climate Action Plan. Texas still does …
Many low-income households in the U.S. are at risk of not reaping the benefits of the clean energy transition. Even with a switch to electric vehicles, more than half of low-income households would still spend more than 4% of income …
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The Los Angeles City Council passed a ban on new oil and gas wells within the city limits. The ban is aimed at reducing air pollution and promoting environmental justice. Environmental justice advocates and underprivileged communities support the ban. The …
Underprivileged Communities and EJ Advocates Support Los Angeles Oil & Gas Well Ban Read More »
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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Low to moderate-income households are set to benefit from the upcoming solar project installation in Rhode Island. The project is possible due to the grant money provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. Promotes environmental justice by focusing on solar installation …
Court held agencies must provide greater public participation and increased scrutiny for projects near EJ populations. Court also clarified that agencies must provide enhanced public participation and enhanced analysis of impacts and mitigation for projects that affect environmental justice populations, …
Massachusetts Court Clarifies Environmental Justice Requirements for Agencies Read More »
US federal judge to decide if the ruling of the biggest lithium mine will go ahead. The proposed mine will help combat climate change by providing a cleaner transportation system by reducing carbon emissions. Native American tribes are disproportionately affected …
