Tag: Environmental justice
Trump’s Climate Funding Freeze Impact on Tribes and Community Groups
An unexpected freeze on federal funding has sent shockwaves through tribes, community groups, and environmental organizations across the nation, disrupting crucial projects and causing financial uncertainty for those who rely on this funding. The...
Republican AGs Sue to Stop New York Climate Damages Law
A Legal Battle Unfolds Over New York's Climate Law Republican attorneys general from 22 states have recently filed a lawsuit against New York state regarding its 2024 Climate Change Superfund Act, alleging that the law...
Preserving Climate Data Amid Trump’s DEI Policies
When the Trump administration dismantled a vital environmental justice tool within days of taking office, a dedicated team of data scientists and academics sprang into action. Prepared for this moment, they had compiled a...
Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential Layoffs
Environmental Justice Staff at EPA Face Uncertain Future Amid Potential Layoffs The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is at a crossroads, with employees overseeing environmental justice programs possibly facing immediate layoffs. The Trump administration is deliberating...
California Agricultural Workers and Allies Protest Pesticides Hearing
California Agricultural Workers and Allies Demand Pesticides Regulation Reform In a small town in Salinas, California, a group of agricultural workers and their allies gathered in a county meeting room to voice their concerns to...
Faulting New York State’s Renewable Energy Plan: Environmental Justice Advocates’ Concerns
In the lead up to the New York Power Authority’s vote on its draft Renewables Strategic Plan this month, environmental justice communities and clean power advocates in New York City are voicing concerns over...
Urgent Call for Climate Reparations at ICJ Following COP29 Disappointment
The urgency for climate reparations is at the forefront following the disappointing outcomes of COP29, where major polluters once again fell short of delivering the necessary funds to address climate harm. However, a beacon...
The Impact of Nickel Mining on Indonesian Communities: A Closer Look
Impact of Nickel Mining on Indonesian Communities Indonesia, known for its abundant nickel reserves, plays a crucial role in the global shift towards a low carbon world. However, the extraction of this valuable mineral is...
Protecting Indigenous Land Rights: Addressing Disproportionate Violence and Threats
Protecting Indigenous Land Rights: Addressing Disproportionate Violence and Threats In a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the alarming reality faced by Indigenous land defenders worldwide, researchers have highlighted the urgent need to address the...
Indigenous Heavy Metal Music Confronts Colonialism and Climate Change
Indigenous Heavy Metal Music: A Confrontation of Colonialism and Climate Change In the heart of Denver, a crowd gathers, eager and pulsating like a flock of starlings in murmuration, anticipation building for the impending show....
