Tag: Environmental justice
EPA Cuts Impacting Disadvantaged Communities: Analysis & Insights
So, like, Earth Day just happened, right? And the EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, was all like, “Yeah, we're totally committed to clean air, land, and water for everyone.” But guess what? While he was...
Peru Farmer Sues German Energy Company for Emissions in Court
Peruvian Farmer Takes on German Energy Giant in Landmark Climate LawsuitIn a David vs. Goliath battle, Peruvian mountain farmer and guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya faces off against major German energy company RWE in the...
EPA Ends Fight to Protect Overpolluted Communities
As Amanda Cronin savored her slice of chocolate cake, little did she know that her journey at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be a rollercoaster ride of hope, uncertainty, and ultimately, disappointment. Fresh...
Lawsuit Against Trump and USDA for Promised Funds
Laura Beth Resnick, a flower farmer from Harford County, Maryland, recently found herself in a predicament. Her farm, Butterbee Farm, relies on greenhouses to produce flowers during the winter months, particularly for holidays like...
DOJ Drops Environmental Justice Lawsuit Against Chemical Plant in ‘Cancer Alley’
In a small town in Louisiana, the ongoing battle against environmental injustice took a surprising turn when the Department of Justice decided to drop a critical lawsuit against a chemical plant in the area...
Improving Hollywood’s Climate Representation for Oscars Success
At this year's Oscars, climate change took center stage not just on the red carpet, but also in the nominated movies. Anna Jane Joyner, the founder of Good Energy, a nonprofit dedicated to incorporating...
Trump Administration’s Efforts to Roll Back Hazel Johnson’s Environmental Movement
Hazel Johnson's Environmental Movement: A Legacy of Resilience and ActivismHazel Johnson's life was marked by tragedy from a young age, with the loss of loved ones shaping her path towards environmental activism. Growing up...
Indigenous Advocates in Canada: Mining Companies Violate Nature’s Rights
In a world where nature's value is often overlooked, Indigenous advocates in Canada are leading a global campaign for the rights of nature. This movement aims to recognize the inherent worth of nonhuman elements...
Rollbacks Threaten Environmental Justice Gains: Former EPA Official
Matthew Tejada, a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, led the charge in the agency's environmental justice initiatives for over a decade. Initially hired by the Obama administration to spearhead environmental justice efforts as...
Florida Sugar Industry Pollution Disproportionately Impacts Underprivileged Communities
Florida's Sugar Industry Impact on Underprivileged CommunitiesIn the heart of Florida lies a remote area, Belle Glade, where the sugar industry thrives, making the state the top producer of sugarcane in the country. From...
