Environmental Justice
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Clean-air activists to hold 'die-in' Friday at LA City Hall
A coalition of climate groups seeking cleaner air at the rail yards and ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will hold a "die-in" rally tomorrow at Los…
Thursday, April 25, 2024
CA climate leaders fight to keep setbacks around oil and gas wells
Leaders concerned about pollution and climate change are raising awareness about a ballot measure this fall on whether the state should mandate buffer…
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
VA officials support new EPA clean truck standards
Virginia officials support the Environmental Protection Agency's new emissions rule. The federal clean truck standards will reduce emissions by up to …
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
NY takes action to remove PFAS from water, products
The state of New York is removing forever chemicals from various places, just as the Environmental Protection Agency issued limits on PFAS in …
Monday, April 22, 2024
BLM finalizes rule to prioritize protection of public lands in CO, West
The federal Bureau of Land Management has released its long-awaited final Public Lands Rule, which aims to reconcile a perceived imbalance between …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Denial of mining road in Alaska has ripples across U.S. national parks
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska, and public-lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Rejection of AK mining road seen as victory for national parks across U.S.
The Biden administration has blocked a mining road in Alaska and public lands proponents see the move as a win for national parks around the country…
Monday, April 22, 2024
East Palestine concerns linger over vinyl chloride exposure
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they continue to live with health problems, including rashes, nosebleeds and respiratory issues following last …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Study: PA ranks high for health impacts of oil and gas flaring emissions
A new study raised red flags about respiratory health in Pennsylvania, particularly for those living near oil and gas activity. The study by …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Biden administration moves to protect Alaska wilderness
Conservation groups are rejoicing over the decision Friday by the Biden administration to reject a proposed mining road in Alaska. The 211-mile …
Monday, April 22, 2024
After Alaskan mining decision, other states may step up conservation efforts
The Biden administration has denied approval for a project to build more than 200 miles of road in the Alaskan wilderness. On this Earth Day…
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 …