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 …
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Many low-income households in the U.S. are at risk of not reaping the benefits of the clean energy transition. Even with a switch to electric vehicles, more than half of low-income households would still spend more than 4% of income …
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Meetings will focus on the community air program initiative, an overview of the first quarter air monitoring results, and an update on establishing community advisory committees to engage with local stakeholders. By: NYSDEC | January 17, 2023 The New York …
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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 …
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Existing laboratory that converts waste food scraps into PHA-based bioplastic will be upscaled with a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Goal is to make the process closer to real-world uses instead of just laboratory setting. Researchers …
Manhattan Borough President calls the proposed Harlem bus depot “absolutely unacceptable” and calls for housing instead. Environmental justice advocates are concerned the truck depot will exacerbate asthma conditions in the neighborhood. By: PIX11 | January 15, 2022 Manhattan Borough President …
Six community advocates were arrested while protesting the construction of a controversial electrical substation in East Boston. They have been charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing. Advocates are concerned about cumulative impacts of locating the substation at the airport, within …
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By: Environmental Health News | January 19, 2023 Racist beauty standards are driving the use of beauty products that are often contaminated with chemicals that alter the human endocrine system, cause organ damage, and spur cancer in communities of color, …
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By: WFDD | January 13, 2023 Wake Forest University has been awarded a $1 million grant for a project focusing on environmental justice. The grant from the Mellon Foundation will support the creation of a model program for teaching issues …
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