The combined heat and power plant began operation 3 years ago despite opposition from residents and environmental justice advocates, which claim the plant is exacerbating air pollution and contributing to climate impacts. Community near the facility is predominantly Black (>90%), …
The town of Brown Grove, Virginia is seeking to become “a case study for environmental justice.” The town is located near several toxic industrial sites and has been impacted by environmental pollution. EJ advocates are asking officials for increased environmental …
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 …
Report: EJ Activists Ousted California’s Top Oil Regulator Read More »
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 …
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) held a public virtual hearing on sewer overflow issues affecting North Bergen and Guttenberg communities. NJDEP is soliciting comments until February 13 from stakeholders and residents who want to express opinions or concerns …
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 »
Residents are frustrated with Oregon’s inaction to addressing groundwater issues, which include elevated levels of nitrates well above the federal limit of 10 parts per million. Fertilizer runoff and wastewater from farms and industrial operations are to blame for nitrate …
Troubled water system in predominantly African American Jackson, Mississippi is set to receive $600 million from the federal government. Despite these funds, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been investigating allegations of environmental discrimination against the state. EPA offered …
Mississippi DEQ Denies Environmental Racism Allegations, Says NAACP’s Claims Are False Read More »
Local officials are seeking $5.5 million (of $14 million) to convert historical 3.1-mile train lines into a greenway. The park will feature walking and biking paths, recreational areas, and green spaces. The project is seen as a way to promote …
Senator Schumer: Proposed “Yonkers Greenway” Can Address Redlining and EJ Concerns Read More »
