Massachusetts State Representative Adrian Madaro has proposed a bill that would provide funding to cities and towns to plant more trees in public spaces. The bill, called “An Act promoting green infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions,” aims to combat climate …
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EPA’s recent update to its air quality standards for fine particulate matter (soot) falls short of what is needed to protect the health of Latino communities, which are disproportionately impacted by air pollution. Experts argue the standard is not stringent …
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The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) have launched a new online tracker called the “Inflation Reduction Act Tracker.” The tracker provides updates and analysis on the progress of the proposed Inflation Reduction Act, …
Cancer Alley is a stretch of land along the Mississippi River in Louisiana that is home to numerous chemical plants and refineries. The area has been linked to high rates of cancer and other health problems among residents, many of …
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The EPA is seeking input on its $3 billion Environmental and Climate Justice (ECJ) program funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The Request for Information will allow the EPA to hear from communities and other stakeholders on how the …
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Environmental justice advocates and activists in Michigan are adopting new tactics to combat polluters in the state. Activists are leaning into community science, which involves residents gathering data on pollution in their communities and using that data to pressure regulators …
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The University of Maryland has launched the Mid-Atlantic Climate Action Hub, a new initiative aimed at accelerating climate action and addressing legacy environmental racism in the region. The initiative is being funded by a $2.2 million grant from the Robert …
The proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska, which would be one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines, has been effectively vetoed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA concluded that the mine would have “unacceptable adverse effects” …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new policy to address environmental inequities that have left low-income communities exposed to pollution and toxins for too long. The new policy aims to address environmental injustices in permitting decisions, including …
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is ramping up her environmental focus, with a focus on climate change, toxic substances, and the environment. Environmental justice advocates are calling for more action from Healey, specifically around holding polluters accountable and investigating environmental …
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