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feature January 17, 2013

Ecology Without Equality

Environmental justice advocate and former 50 States Ambassador, Vernice Miller-Travis, discusses why the fractured nature of green groups and the environmental justice movement undermines our overall political effectiveness.
Vernice Miller-Travis cofounded WE ACT for Environmental Justice, a community based organization in New York City. (Chris Jordan-Bloch)
Article February 9, 2016

Race & Environmental Justice: A Conversation with Activist Vernice Miller-Travis

A Conversation with Activist Vernice Miller-Travis, a longtime environmental justice advocate and cofounder of WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
Article February 9, 2016

La Raza y la Justicia Ambiental: Una Conversación Con la Activista Vernice Miller-Travis

En esta entrevista, Vernice habla de la evolución de su relación con la EPA y la necesidad de un diálogo nacional más profundo sobre justicia ambiental. Vernice ha encontrado una…
Flaring at a refinery located next to homes in Wilmington, CA. (Jesse Marquez)
Press Release May 23, 2016

EPA Commits to Strengthen Enforcement for Communities Hit Hardest by Environmental Injustice

2020 Action Plan highlights how pollution hazards go hand in hand with racial and economic inequality.
Press Release December 11, 2014

Obama Administration Rule Incorporates First-Ever Environmental Justice Analysis

Rule makes history on process but protections from hazardous waste fall short
Press Release July 6, 2011

EPA Proposal Narrows Dangerous Bush-Era Hazardous Waste Loophole

Proposed rule reveals concern for protecting vulnerable communities while promoting safe recycling
Press Release: Victory September 10, 2010

U.S. EPA Will Review Loophole That Stripped Regulation of Dangerous Hazardous Waste

Rule deregulated 1.5 million tons of toxic waste
Article February 9, 2011

Tr-Ash Talk: Coal Ash Dirtying Maryland’s Waters

Press Release January 27, 2010

EPA Requests Feedback on Plan Analyzing Impact of Hazardous Waste on Disadvantaged Communities

Agency reaching out to environmental justice community
Press Release: Victory July 22, 2009

U.S. EPA Considering Impact of Hazardous Waste on Disadvantaged Communities

Rule deregulated 1.5 million tons of toxic waste
Press Release June 30, 2009

Environmental Justice Advocates Testify: Repeal Bush-Era Hazardous Waste Loophole

Rule deregulates 1.5 million tons of toxic waste, puts low-income and communities of color at increased risk