Previous Environmental Justice News 2025

Opinion: America, This is What Environmental Justice is — and What We All Stand to Lose 02-21-25

I ran the US Environmental Protection Agency’s environmental justice program for almost 11 years. It’s not what this presidential administration says it is.


Climate and Environmental Justice Programs Stalled by Trump Freeze, Despite Court Orders 02-16-25

President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal funding shows little sign of thawing for climate, energy and environmental justice programs.


Science Is Revealing the Social Disparities at the Root of Urban Ecosystems 01-20-25

When it comes to biodiversity, research shows not all neighborhoods are created equal. They’re defined by injustices past and present. Read more


Closing Coal Plants in Environmental Justice Communities First Would Save More Lives: Study 01-17-25

“This study offers a model for balancing environmental, economic and social goals.”