The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted $30,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso for the Farmworkers Pesticide Use Protection Project. The project aims to educate migrant farmworkers and their families about the health effects and …
A standoff between a Harlem council member and a developer over affordable housing has escalated with New York Attorney General Letitia James claiming that the plans to operate a truck depot on the West 145th Street property could be illegal. …
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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 …
The eastern part of North Carolina has a large number of hog operations which leads to unpleasant odors and air and water pollution. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is representing residents who are pushing for protection from the hog …
San Diego County Supervisors have approved the creation of an Environmental Justice Working Group to give residents more of a voice and facilitate better agency cooperation. The Regional Social Equity Working Group will consist of residents and tribal leaders, community/tribal …
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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 …
Tire dust contains toxic chemicals (6PPD-quinone) that pose a threat to salmon populations in Washington. When it rains, the tire dust is washed into nearby waterways, contaminating the water and the salmon’s habitat. Salmon play an important role in the …
Biden Administration has used race-neutral approach to environmental justice policymaking in order to avoid potential constitutional hurdles and legal challenges. EJ advocates were initially unhappy with the White House but have since begun praising the approach. The White House approach …
A new report by Earthjustice focuses on Maryland’s next challenge to tackle the impacts of climate change: electrifying homes. The report emphasizes the importance of electrifying homes, particularly low-income households, as part of the state’s overall strategy to reduce greenhouse …
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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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