Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:06:25 +0000
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defines environmental justice as: “The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 02:33:52 +0000
Three colleagues from the Union of Concerned Scientists and I were invited to participate in a Toxics Tour in Kansas City. The experience was extremely valuable and I recommend it, especially if you are someone like me who works on environmental justice issues but doesn’t live in a frontline community. Reading articles and books, or […]
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 13:19:22 +0000
Solar power is not just for rich people, but it’s not free and you typically need to show a decent credit score to finance it. As with many things in life, the less wealthy people in society are left behind a bit as we transition into this cleaner, more financially sensible (in the long term) […]
Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:04:02 +0000
“Polluters Over People.” That’s the summary of a new bill in Congress that is immeasurably dangerous. WASHINGTON — On the heels of President Biden signing historic climate legislation, polluters are reportedly urging Congress to pass legislation that would erode U.S. action on climate and roll back a host of environmental laws. The measure(s) the House […]
Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 14:25:04 +0000
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP) is seeking a rehearing and reconsideration of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC’s) denial of a major gas power plant expansion, which the public power utility has stressed will be crucial for near-term system reliability and long-term renewable integration. In a filing on May 16, SRP urged […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 10 May 2022 11:00:32 +0000
Attorney General Launches New Office of Environmental Justice Courtesy of The United States Department of Justice. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was joined by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan [last week] in announcing a series of actions to secure environmental justice for all Americans. In addition to launching a new Office of Environmental Justice within the […]
Credit to Author: John Farrell| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:07:17 +0000
This white paper provides guidance for creating community solar programs that promote racial and economic equity. It defines what makes a community solar program equitable, and states objectives that community solar programs striving to be equitable can pursue related to program structure, consumer participation, compensation, and other policy areas
Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:35:56 +0000
Solar One is an organization that I’ve experienced first hand. An active force in clean urban transition, in particular aiding low-income households, it deserves support. Both organizations I met with in NYC — Solar One and WE ACT — had individuals reflecting the relaxed as well as energetic personalities necessary to make something work, really work
Credit to Author: Chris Baraniuk| Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000
The harvesting of peat has created jobs and heated homes across Ireland for centuries, but local environmentalists say it’s time to start treating the land differently.
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Credit to Author: Tatiana Garavito| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:40:53 +0000
Extinction Rebellion is overwhelmingly shaped by the concerns, priorities, and ideas of middle-class white people. If it doesn’t tackle white supremacy, it doesn’t serve us.
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