Environmental Justice
Friday, April 19, 2024
NV stakeholders celebrate new BLM public lands rule
This week, the Bureau of Land Management announced an update to its Public Lands Rule to help recognize conservation as an essential component of …
Friday, April 19, 2024
BLM's 'Public Lands Rule' could reform conservation, access in NM
Balancing the needs of the many with those who have traditionally reaped benefits from public lands is behind a new rule issued Thursday by the Bureau…
Friday, April 19, 2024
AZ conservation groups pleased with Biden's move to protect public lands
Arizona conservation groups and sportsmen alike say they're pleased the Bureau of Land Management will now recognize conservation as an integral part …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Experts: EPA chemical plant emissions rule a win for WV communities
Chemical plants in West Virginia and other states will be required to curb emissions of toxic, cancer causing pollutants - such as ethylene oxide…
Environmental groups rally at U.S. Steel for 'voice at the table'
People working for environmental justice are rallying today at the downtown Pittsburgh headquarters of U.S. Steel, voicing their concerns to company …
A focus on environmental protection, advocacy for NC Earth Day
April is Earth Month, and North Carolina's climate justice groups are addressing the crucial roles of air, land, water and health in protecting the …
Indigenous leaders come to NY to speak about pipeline impacts
Indigenous community leaders will be in New York addressing the United Nations. They'll be speaking at the UN's Permanent Forum on Indigenous …
Study: Methane pollution from oil and gas production greatly underestimated
Data from new satellite-based technology show that the amount of methane pollution impacting communities living near oil and gas facilities is far gre…
Tribal interests remain at heart of opposition to Great Lakes oil pipeline
Later this month, Indigenous leaders will speak before a United Nations panel about their ongoing concerns with a controversial oil pipeline in the …
VA groups angry over Youngkin’s Environmental Justice Council picks
Environmental organizations in Virginia have united in opposition to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's picks for the state Environmental Justice Council…
Orphaned wells: Environmental, visual pollution for SW Indian Country
Tribal communities, including those in New Mexico, can now apply for grant funding and direct assistance to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells …