U.S. Senator Ed Markey has criticized President Biden’s decision to back the Willow Project, which involves drilling for oil and gas in Alaska’s North Slope. Markey called it an environmental injustice and expressed concern over the project’s impact on the …
The New York City Council has passed legislation to accelerate the phaseout of Fuel Oil No.4 in buildings, which is a heavy, polluting oil used for heating. The legislation requires all buildings in the city to stop using Fuel Oil …
A new study by the University of Georgia will investigate the extent to which black communities in Atlanta are affected by air pollution. Black communities have historically been more exposed to toxic air pollutants due to factors such as living …
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A proposed pipeline project in Houston has sparked concerns about environmental justice as it would pass through predominantly low-income and minority communities. The”Bayou Bridge Pipeline” project is designed to transport crude oil from refineries along the Gulf Coast to a …
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The EPA has announced a grant opportunity to support projects that promote environmental justice and sustainable practices. The grant will fund projects that focus on pollution prevention (P2), waste reduction, and energy efficiency. The EPA encourages proposals that engage and …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has designated two Long Island tribes – the Shinnecock Nation and Unkechaug Indian Nation – as “disadvantaged communities” under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This designation means the tribes and …
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has awarded $1 million in funding for the Colorado Environmental Justice Grants Program. The grant program aims to support community-driven projects that address environmental and public health concerns in low-income and …
New York is about to pass a law that would prohibit new buildings from being constructed with gas infrastructure, making it the first state in the U.S. to do so. This law aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions …
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The Biden-Harris administration has announced new measures to protect disadvantaged communities from PFAS pollution. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemicals that are harmful to human health and the environment. The new measures include designating PFAS as …
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the Plaquemines Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Louisiana. The lawsuit was filed by environmental justice groups concerned about the facility’s potential impact on the environment and public health. The court’s decision allows …
