NYC's congestion pricing means more traffic-and pollution-in the South Bronx, one of the city's poorest neighborhoods
New York's congestion pricing aims to reduce city traffic and improve air quality but may negatively impact vulnerable neighborhoods like the South Bronx.
The Stakes Are High For Congestion Pricing Mitigation In The Bronx - Streetsblog New York City
Advocates in the Bronx demand immediate action on pollution reduction linked to congestion pricing, fearing unfulfilled commitments and increased vehicle emissions.
NYC's congestion pricing means more traffic-and pollution-in the South Bronx, one of the city's poorest neighborhoods
New York's congestion pricing aims to reduce city traffic and improve air quality but may negatively impact vulnerable neighborhoods like the South Bronx.
The Stakes Are High For Congestion Pricing Mitigation In The Bronx - Streetsblog New York City
Advocates in the Bronx demand immediate action on pollution reduction linked to congestion pricing, fearing unfulfilled commitments and increased vehicle emissions.
Trump Eliminates Protections for Black and Latino Communities Hit Harder by Pollution | KQED
Biden's administration has significantly advanced environmental justice efforts, focusing on pollution reduction and health issues affecting marginalized communities.
Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water
Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of exposure to unregulated chemicals in drinking water, especially communities of color.
The US could finally ditch lead pipes under new EPA decision
The EPA has mandated the replacement of lead pipes in drinking water systems within 10 years to enhance public health.
$2.6 billion in funding will assist in upgrading water systems and removing lead hazards.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Rural CA Drinking Water Far From Known Sources
Contaminated groundwater poses significant health risks, particularly from PFAS and arsenic exposure in agriculture-affected areas.
Revealed: how a San Francisco navy lab became a hub for human radiation experiments
The U.S. military conducted secret radiation experiments on servicemen and civilians at Hunters Point, exposing them to harmful levels without proper safety measures.
Bronx groups are just saying NO to Cross Bronx Expressway expansion
The proposed widening of the Cross Bronx Expressway raises serious concerns about public health and air quality according to environmental advocates.
Trump Eliminates Protections for Black and Latino Communities Hit Harder by Pollution | KQED
Biden's administration has significantly advanced environmental justice efforts, focusing on pollution reduction and health issues affecting marginalized communities.
Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water
Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of exposure to unregulated chemicals in drinking water, especially communities of color.
The US could finally ditch lead pipes under new EPA decision
The EPA has mandated the replacement of lead pipes in drinking water systems within 10 years to enhance public health.
$2.6 billion in funding will assist in upgrading water systems and removing lead hazards.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Rural CA Drinking Water Far From Known Sources
Contaminated groundwater poses significant health risks, particularly from PFAS and arsenic exposure in agriculture-affected areas.
Revealed: how a San Francisco navy lab became a hub for human radiation experiments
The U.S. military conducted secret radiation experiments on servicemen and civilians at Hunters Point, exposing them to harmful levels without proper safety measures.
Bronx groups are just saying NO to Cross Bronx Expressway expansion
The proposed widening of the Cross Bronx Expressway raises serious concerns about public health and air quality according to environmental advocates.
Guardian investigation fuels class action lawsuit against petro giant
Marathon Petroleum's claims about air safety during a toxic blaze are challenged by an investigation revealing serious flaws and community health impacts.
Environmental organization seeks injunction to stop Oakland Airport terminal redevelopment
The case emphasizes the importance of thorough compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act regarding community health.
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accuses Duke Energy of deceiving the public regarding climate change and failing to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Lawsuits against energy companies regarding their climate impacts are increasing across the U.S. as communities seek accountability.
Guardian investigation fuels class action lawsuit against petro giant
Marathon Petroleum's claims about air safety during a toxic blaze are challenged by an investigation revealing serious flaws and community health impacts.
Environmental organization seeks injunction to stop Oakland Airport terminal redevelopment
Biofuels: feeding the earth or feeding the engine?
Biofuels, while potentially beneficial, may have severe environmental and social implications, necessitating a careful, balanced approach to their production.
Thousands gather on Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro Pride
The Rio de Janeiro Pride parade highlighted the intertwining themes of environmental justice and LGBTQ+ rights amidst ongoing violence in the community.
Student Spotlight: Bridging Environmental Justice with Sustainable Energy
Jada Johnson is dedicated to environmental justice and aims to ensure that energy transitions benefit historically underserved communities.
Her upbringing helped shape her understanding of environmental inequities that motivate her career in sustainability.
The Fight to Keep Community Composting Alive & Thriving in NYC
Nando Rodriguez is campaigning for 1,000 composting sites in NYC to enhance environmental justice and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Biofuels: feeding the earth or feeding the engine?
Biofuels, while potentially beneficial, may have severe environmental and social implications, necessitating a careful, balanced approach to their production.
Thousands gather on Copacabana beach for Rio de Janeiro Pride
The Rio de Janeiro Pride parade highlighted the intertwining themes of environmental justice and LGBTQ+ rights amidst ongoing violence in the community.
Student Spotlight: Bridging Environmental Justice with Sustainable Energy
Jada Johnson is dedicated to environmental justice and aims to ensure that energy transitions benefit historically underserved communities.
Her upbringing helped shape her understanding of environmental inequities that motivate her career in sustainability.
The Fight to Keep Community Composting Alive & Thriving in NYC
Nando Rodriguez is campaigning for 1,000 composting sites in NYC to enhance environmental justice and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Landmark climate hearings conclude at world's top court DW 12/13/2024
Low-lying Pacific Islands like the Solomon Islands are facing existential threats due to climate change and rising sea levels, despite minimal contributions to global emissions.
Megacities such as Mumbai and Cairo are so polluted that they're warming slower
Global warming is accelerating, but its effects are uneven across different regions of the world.
Supreme Court declines Big Oil's bid to block Honolulu's climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court will not obstruct lawsuits against oil companies linked to climate change, allowing significant legal challenges to proceed.
COP29: Climate vulnerable nations walk out of overtime talks DW 11/23/2024
Small nations walked out of UN climate talks, feeling unheard and demanding fair representation.
Rich fossil fuel emitters were criticized for exploiting climate-vulnerable states.
Scientists prize neutrality that doesn't cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam
Humanity faces unprecedented climate challenges, with severe consequences projected within the next decade and urgent action from political leaders needed.
Should major fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage? DW 11/19/2024
Fossil fuel companies should pay reparations for climate damages due to their significant contribution to emissions and awareness of their impact.
Landmark climate hearings conclude at world's top court DW 12/13/2024
Low-lying Pacific Islands like the Solomon Islands are facing existential threats due to climate change and rising sea levels, despite minimal contributions to global emissions.
Megacities such as Mumbai and Cairo are so polluted that they're warming slower
Global warming is accelerating, but its effects are uneven across different regions of the world.
Supreme Court declines Big Oil's bid to block Honolulu's climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court will not obstruct lawsuits against oil companies linked to climate change, allowing significant legal challenges to proceed.
COP29: Climate vulnerable nations walk out of overtime talks DW 11/23/2024
Small nations walked out of UN climate talks, feeling unheard and demanding fair representation.
Rich fossil fuel emitters were criticized for exploiting climate-vulnerable states.
Scientists prize neutrality that doesn't cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam
Humanity faces unprecedented climate challenges, with severe consequences projected within the next decade and urgent action from political leaders needed.
Should major fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage? DW 11/19/2024
Fossil fuel companies should pay reparations for climate damages due to their significant contribution to emissions and awareness of their impact.
EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News
The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.
Defending the ancestors against Big Oil
Indigenous communities in South Africa are fighting against corporate interests threatening their sacred coastal waters and traditional livelihoods.
Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025
Indigenous advocates criticize COP29 outcomes as insufficient for climate action, stressing the need for more inclusion in negotiations and consideration of Indigenous rights.
620,000 are fighting one case in the UK courts. And this is why
The UK's High Court is hearing a significant group action against BHP related to the Mariana dam disaster, representing 620,000 victims seeking justice.
Sunday Links: A Heatwave is Coming for the Bay Area
Heat advisory issued for Bay Area from Monday to Wednesday, with potential for unseasonably high temperatures.
Sonoma County tribe faces backlash over casino plans on ancestral land.
Prop 5 could lower housing bond approval threshold, aiding affordable housing projects.
Oakland's Black church congregants are leading a grassroots environmental justice movement.
EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation - High Country News
The EPA's decision to remove radioactive waste from Navajo Nation significantly impacts Indigenous communities, marking a crucial step toward environmental justice.
Defending the ancestors against Big Oil
Indigenous communities in South Africa are fighting against corporate interests threatening their sacred coastal waters and traditional livelihoods.
Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025
Indigenous advocates criticize COP29 outcomes as insufficient for climate action, stressing the need for more inclusion in negotiations and consideration of Indigenous rights.
620,000 are fighting one case in the UK courts. And this is why
The UK's High Court is hearing a significant group action against BHP related to the Mariana dam disaster, representing 620,000 victims seeking justice.
Sunday Links: A Heatwave is Coming for the Bay Area
Heat advisory issued for Bay Area from Monday to Wednesday, with potential for unseasonably high temperatures.
Sonoma County tribe faces backlash over casino plans on ancestral land.
Prop 5 could lower housing bond approval threshold, aiding affordable housing projects.
Oakland's Black church congregants are leading a grassroots environmental justice movement.
ICJ Set to Decide Whether Fueling Climate Change Violates International Law
The ICJ hearings signify a pivotal moment in global efforts to acknowledge and address the climate crisis, encouraging international legal accountability.
To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus
Climate crisis arises from fossil fuel use and extractive capitalism, affecting all life on Earth.
ICJ Set to Decide Whether Fueling Climate Change Violates International Law
The ICJ hearings signify a pivotal moment in global efforts to acknowledge and address the climate crisis, encouraging international legal accountability.
To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus
Climate crisis arises from fossil fuel use and extractive capitalism, affecting all life on Earth.
Florida is about to build the nation's largest trash incinerator-but no one can agree on where to put it
Community protests against proposed trash incinerator reflect fears of property value loss, health risks, and environmental injustice in diverse neighborhoods.
Greenville Community Battles Gas Station Construction by School
Residents oppose a gas station near a middle school, citing health risks and disregard for community concerns.
Florida is about to build the nation's largest trash incinerator-but no one can agree on where to put it
Community protests against proposed trash incinerator reflect fears of property value loss, health risks, and environmental injustice in diverse neighborhoods.
Greenville Community Battles Gas Station Construction by School
Residents oppose a gas station near a middle school, citing health risks and disregard for community concerns.
E.P.A. Administrator Michael Regan to Depart at End of December
Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, resigns, leaving a legacy of significant climate regulations and restoration of the agency's integrity amidst political challenges.
Why Climate Justice Requires Community-Owned Renewable Energy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Environmental justice is a priority in Biden's presidency, focusing on funding for communities of color and low-income households.
The success of federal initiatives lies in community ownership and access to renewable resources.
E.P.A. Administrator Michael Regan to Depart at End of December
Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, resigns, leaving a legacy of significant climate regulations and restoration of the agency's integrity amidst political challenges.
Why Climate Justice Requires Community-Owned Renewable Energy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Environmental justice is a priority in Biden's presidency, focusing on funding for communities of color and low-income households.
The success of federal initiatives lies in community ownership and access to renewable resources.
Appalachian Communities Are Ready to Resist Trump's Environmental Racism
The 2024 elections have intensified concerns about environmental justice, emphasizing community resilience and the need for collective action against pollution.
The Fisherman and the Banker: film charts Indian fishers' fight with a giant
Local communities can challenge global systems and fight for justice despite overwhelming odds.
Appalachian Communities Are Ready to Resist Trump's Environmental Racism
The 2024 elections have intensified concerns about environmental justice, emphasizing community resilience and the need for collective action against pollution.
The Fisherman and the Banker: film charts Indian fishers' fight with a giant
Local communities can challenge global systems and fight for justice despite overwhelming odds.
Family of slain Cop City' activisit file federal lawsuit against three officers
The family of Manuel Paez Teran has filed a federal lawsuit alleging violation of their rights during a protest against the Cop City training center.
Sorry, Gas Companies - Parody Isn't Infringement (Even If It Creeps You Out)
Activism often utilizes parody and cultural commentary to address serious issues, exemplified by Modest Proposals' Repaer initiative against the LNG industry.
Family of slain Cop City' activisit file federal lawsuit against three officers
The family of Manuel Paez Teran has filed a federal lawsuit alleging violation of their rights during a protest against the Cop City training center.
Sorry, Gas Companies - Parody Isn't Infringement (Even If It Creeps You Out)
Activism often utilizes parody and cultural commentary to address serious issues, exemplified by Modest Proposals' Repaer initiative against the LNG industry.
The GOP Already Has a Roadmap to Shut Down Environmental Groups
New legislation empowers the president to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits, raising serious constitutional and governmental concern.
Bill separating new California warehouses from neighborhoods signed into law
California enacts AB 98, mandating standards for warehouse proximity to vulnerable spaces, balancing logistics development with community health and safety.
Letters: Sites threat
Gov. Newsom's support for the Sites Reservoir project threatens tribal rights and water quality, prioritizing expediency over environmental protections.
The GOP Already Has a Roadmap to Shut Down Environmental Groups
New legislation empowers the president to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits, raising serious constitutional and governmental concern.
Bill separating new California warehouses from neighborhoods signed into law
California enacts AB 98, mandating standards for warehouse proximity to vulnerable spaces, balancing logistics development with community health and safety.
Letters: Sites threat
Gov. Newsom's support for the Sites Reservoir project threatens tribal rights and water quality, prioritizing expediency over environmental protections.
Operator of shuttered East Oakland foundry fined for pollution and air quality monitoring failures
The EPA fined AB&I Industries $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its East Oakland foundry, highlighting ongoing community health concerns.
Sun Valley residents endured a methane leak for years. Now L.A. will pay them $60 million
Residents of Sun Valley and Pacoima experienced health issues due to a hidden methane leak, leading to a $59.9 million settlement after years of negligence.
Operator of shuttered East Oakland foundry fined for pollution and air quality monitoring failures
The EPA fined AB&I Industries $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its East Oakland foundry, highlighting ongoing community health concerns.
Sun Valley residents endured a methane leak for years. Now L.A. will pay them $60 million
Residents of Sun Valley and Pacoima experienced health issues due to a hidden methane leak, leading to a $59.9 million settlement after years of negligence.
In the California desert, residents are struggling with the influx of massive solar projects
Large solar projects face significant community opposition, especially beyond 100 megawatts, influencing future development strategies.
The BLM's Western Solar Plan seeks to minimize conflicts while promoting clean energy initiatives.
Carbon Capture Means More Pollution for Black Communities in Cancer Alley
Residents near industrial sites report health issues from emissions and tank fires, raising concerns over environmental safety and community well-being amidst new projects like the blue ammonia plant.
The EPA Is Mandating Removal of All Lead Pipes. What Will Replace Them?
The EPA's new rule is a significant step in reducing lead contamination in drinking water but has critical loopholes affecting homeowners.
'There is no easy fix': Study reveals attitudes about lack of trees in South L.A.
Addressing tree equity in Los Angeles requires multifaceted solutions and awareness of historical injustices in resource distribution amidst budget cuts.
Incumbent Fuentes has just one challenger for the Council D2 seat - Austin Monitor
Vanessa Fuentes has made significant legislative achievements in her first term, prioritizing living wages and environmental justice initiatives for her district.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Shepard Fairey Teams with Migrate Art for Climate Awareness Mural in London
The mural 'Rise Above Earth Justice' addresses environmental justice and the responsibility of citizens to protect the planet.
Young, Queer, and Threatened for Climate Activism - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Young climate activists, particularly girls and queer individuals, face increasing aggression and violence.
Newsom signs warehouse bill, provoking industry response
Governor Newsom's AB 98 imposes new regulations on warehouse construction to protect communities from pollution and traffic, facing backlash from commercial developers.
Bill separating new California warehouses from neighborhoods signed into law
California law now requires standards for warehouses to protect communities from harmful impacts.
The bill is designed to balance development needs with community protection, particularly for vulnerable populations.