The article discusses the Biden administration's notable achievements in environmental justice, highlighting regulatory advances regarding air pollution and public health standards. Experts note Biden's efforts outshine those of previous administrations, focusing on mitigating disparities faced by marginalized communities, especially in terms of pollution exposure. The increasing profile of environmental justice initiatives has also made them targets for conservative backlash amidst broader societal debates on equity. Local grassroots efforts persist despite fluctuating government support, showcasing the resilience of community-based activism in the face of political change.
We've had this discussion at the Supreme Court and otherwise for many years, past discrimination is not an excuse for future discrimination, adding that Trump's executive orders allow the law to be enforced without a specific racial tinge to it.
The Biden administration spent time, attention and resources on the issue, making it higher profile - and a bigger target, according to Christophe Courchesne.
Environmental justice got swept up into this pitched battle over diversity, equity and inclusion, which developed over time into a target of conservative activism.
Under Biden, regulators wrote public health rules, tighter air pollution standards, and proposed mandates for harmful lead pipes.
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