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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and the City of Detroit are Government officials are asking Detroiters to submit their ideas for “beneficial environmental projects” to reduce pollution and increase residents’ health amid an influx of federal funding for environmental justice issues. Raquel Garcia, executive director of Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision, said it’s the first time residents in her community have been asked for feedback on environmental project options throughout years of grant-funded initiatives and community benefits negotiations at the state and local levels. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SEY5RM #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #sustainablebusiness #environmentaljustice #climateaction #sustainabledetroit #southeastmichigan #sustainabilitycatalystgrants #climate resilience #sustainabilityprojects #climateresilience #climatejustice #blackownedbusinesses #washtenawcounty

Impacts of Federal Environmental Justice Initiatives on Tribal Communities When February 15, 2024 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm Where Webinar Only RSVP This event is free and open to the public but you must register. Note: there is no in-person availability for this event. Please REGISTER by FEBRUARY 14. Webinar information will be emailed upon registration. If you are unsure if you can access the webinar via the Zoom platform, please check your system requirements. If you are unable to participate via the Zoom platform, you may join in listen-only mode using a telephone. All times noted are EASTERN Time. The webinar will begin at 12:00 noon Eastern, 11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Mountain, and 9:00 AM Pacific. There is no CLE for this course. There have been many federal environmental justice developments, as the Biden Administration has utilized a whole-of-government approach to advance its Justice40 initiatives. A few major ones include the recent establishment of the White House Office of Environmental Justice within the Council on Environmental Quality, the proposal of Phase 2 NEPA regulations that would require consideration of environmental justice concerns and the impacts on Tribal Nations in the review process, the announcement of $2 billion in funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Grants, and more. This year, it is expected that federal agencies will continue to prioritize environmental justice, particularly through funding and enforcement. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eZtGwwME

🎉 Victory for Environmental Justice in Minnesota! 🌍 A state law passed in 2023 limits pollution in overburdened communities like East Phillips, thanks to the collective advocacy of COPAL alongside other organizations, community members, and legislators. Effective in 2026, it requires considering the overall pollution history in these communities before permitting new facilities. #EnvironmentalJustice #COPAL #Minnesota https://lnkd.in/eZNC9CP6

A recent Supreme Court ruling has significant implications for federal agencies' ability to regulate the environment, public health, and more. For environmental advocates and policy makers, this ruling represents a pivotal shift with broad consequences for our efforts to combat climate change and protect natural resources. #EnvironmentalLaw #ClimateChange #ShipandShoreEnvironmental #SupremeCourt #ChevronDoctrine #Sustainability #PolicyChange #PublicHealth

🌏 Exciting news this week : The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has entrusted 11 organizations, including Fordham University and Research Triangle Institute, with the task of distributing $600M in grants set to tackle industrial pollution and disinvestment in communities across the nation. ♻ From local cleanups to workforce development, the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program aims to make a tangible impact where it's needed most. 🌱Read more about this groundbreaking initiative in the original article here: https://lnkd.in/eMb7jb-b #EnvironmentalJustice #Grantmaking #CommunityDevelopment #Climate

Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the second phase of its Environmental Justice (EJ) Scorecard. Created to assess the federal government’s progress on advancing EJ, the EJ Scorecard is a snapshot that provides transparency and accountability, as federal agencies should continue to advance their EJ efforts. Find out the actions and achievements of each federal agency in furtherance of #environmentaljustice at: https://lnkd.in/g6FmjKth #equity #climatejustice #

Environmental justice: CA screening tool is flawed https://lnkd.in/gr69eNim @Calmatters

📣 BREAKING! We have joined several environmental justice, labor and conservation groups seeking to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s finalized Phase 2 Rule under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Rule, released in April, gives communities and Tribes a seat at the table during government decisionmaking, ensuring that the environment, public health, traditional ecological knowledge and climate science are integral to planning and actions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5yNJih4

How are you progressing towards Environmental Justice in your work and research? Environmental Justice is an essential consideration for all sectors of our society. It is a starting point to build a future where all people have access to clean water, clean air, safe living environments, and access to the benefits of society. This means equal protections from hazards and wastes for all people, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or other imposed and historical power imbalances. The Whitehouse recently released the Environmental Justice Science, Data and Research Plan, with fours themes: Enhancing meaningful involvement and engagement of the public Fortifying just treatment, equitable access, and protection from environmental injustice Strengthening work and partnership with non-federal entities Institutionalizing environmental justice I am working my way through the 50-page document which contains many recommendations that inspire and align with my work. One example is from institutionalizing EJ: "...expanding staff training to include community engagement strategies and building multidisciplinary teams with expertise (including expertise gained through lived experiences) can help agencies better ask and answer questions relevant to advancing environmental justice." Does your work fit into these themes or outside of them? How does this plan and the concept of EJ in general make you feel?

🌏 Last chance to sign up for this session! Looking forward to finding out about the protection that UK law can provide to whistleblowers, and the role whistleblowing plays in making organisations accountable for their climate impact and environmental harm. Hope to see you there, at Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment or online! 🌍 #climatechange #legalvoicesforthefuture #lawyers #environmentalwhistleblowing #environmentalprotection Legal Voices for the Future