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The release of the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance  Agenda arrives at a critical juncture. It calls for real progress and challenges climate policy pushback at the City and State level. The deadly impacts of the climate crises that frontline communities constantly experience demand bold action from our elected officials. New York City Environmental Justice Alliance Agenda illustrates a clear roadmap for taking climate action and creating sustainable and healthy communities. We must prioritize environmental justice and community well-being! New Yorkers deserve nothing less. Full report: https://lnkd.in/ePx5hxQ4

Sharing the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance's climate justice agenda. This report by NYC-EJA, who I work with at the NYC Climate Justice Hub, highlights the decades long fight by disadvantaged communities to address environmental racism and meet our climate goals as part of the just transition: https://lnkd.in/gw-8eXR5

The Canadian Senate has passed Canada’s first environmental justice bill C-226 that will require the government to examine the links between racialization, socio-economic status and environmental risk to develop the country’s first national strategy on environmental racism and environmental justice. As an organization committed to anti-racist action on the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on marginalized communities, we’re encouraged by the potential for progress from this bill. Learn more about this milestone from The Canadian Coalition for Environmental and Climate Justice (CCECJ) here: https://lnkd.in/gVR9rVay #climatejustice #environmentaljustice

"Climate justice isn't justice if it doesn't include everyone." Suzanne Bull MBE, Founder of Attitude is Everything and the charity’s Environmental Champion, reflects on the challenges and successes of 2023/24’s environmental work. Check out the first part of the blog here >> https://lnkd.in/eyWTRMpK

This weeks night light is Jerome Foster II. He is a Climate Activist, Founder of @waic.up, and the youngest member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Committed to making a difference in the fight for a sustainable future. #climateaction #environmentaljustice #climatsolutions #climateactivism #climatecrisis

#TBT On July 24, 2024, we gathered on the Navy Steps for the first-ever White House Summit on a #EnvironmentalJustice in Action! This landmark moment - including our co founder Peggy Shepard - showcased the progress that has been made from the first executive order on environmental justice 20 years ago to today. The Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to delivering justice and meaningful change for communities impacted by environmental inequities has been strong, but there’s much more to do. Here’s to realizing a truly equitable future for all! #JusticeInAction #Justice40 https://lnkd.in/eZS2EKKX

Environmental justice isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a civil rights issue. But environmental justice issues have often been left out of the Earth Day conversation, despite the fact that divested communities disproportionately experience the impacts of climate change. This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating our partners—the Black- and brown-led organizations who are leading the fight against climate change and systemic racism in their communities. Learn more about the intersection of Earth Day and civil rights at https://bit.ly/3NWyTow #EarthDay2024 #environmentaljustice #climatechange #equity

Interested in energy and sustainabiltity? Come on over to BERC’s annual Symposium to hear from experts in the field speak about land use, climate resilience and adaption, and more!

Highly recommend tuning into the White House Summit in Environmental Justice in Action. Excellent discussion from phenomenal speakers. A moment to reflect, learn, and grow for progress.  https://lnkd.in/gsDR33Ut

What role can, or should, scientists play in climate activism? In the latest issue of Environmental Scientist, Alex McLaughlin explores this question, considering the ethical implications of the climate crisis and civil disobedience for scientists, and examining how environmental justice can be achieved through activism. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4aLR6yR