EPA issues six proposed determinations to deny facilities’ requests to continue disposing of coal combustion residuals (CCR or coal ash) into unlined surface impoundments that could be impacting environmental justice communities. Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium, chromium, and …
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 …
Governor Evers delivered a State of the State address outlining major climate initiatives for Wisconsin, which included a goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050, the creation of a Climate Action Council and a focus on climate justice. The …
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 …
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Environmental justice advocates pressured Governor Newsom due to increased fracking permits, despite new legislation. Advocates claim regulator had “gone rogue” in the latter part of 2022 by issuing fracking permits in disregard of new “buffer zone” law. By: San Joaquin …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Environmental Justice Policy “Fights” To Watch in 2023 Read More »
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 »
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 …
