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February 7, 2022 | Article

How Civil Rights Work Led Me to Environmental Justice Litigation

The work I have always done — fighting for equality for all people — is precisely the work I continue to do here.

January 27, 2022 | Press Release

Environmental Justice Coalition Calls for More Action on Justice40, Cutting Legacy Pollution and Enacting Build Back Better Agenda

On the anniversary of historic climate executive order, the journey is far from over

September 14, 2021

Power to the People: Conversations on Bold, Equitable and Just Climate Solutions

As the Official Climate Week Policy Program Partner, Earthjustice is hosting three virtual events with experts who are focused on advancing bold and equitable climate solutions that center justice for communities on the frontlines of pollution; and actions that support a just recovery, jobs, climate and infrastructure legislation, and advocating for solutions that match the scale of the climate crisis. Please join us!

August 26, 2021 | Press Release

Texas Expanding Language Access for Decisions involving Pollution Permits

The new rule represents important progress in the fight for language justice

July 31, 2021 | In the News: The Colorado Sun

Opinion: Environmental justice led the way in Colorado’s legislative session

An opinion piece by Becca Curry (Colorado Policy Advocacy, Earthjustice) and Ean Thomas Tafoya (Colorado State Director, GreenLatinos)

July 22, 2021 | Press Release

Statement: White House Starts Translating President’s Bold Justice40 Vision into Reality to Secure Environmental and Economic Justice for Disadvantaged Communities

The administration identified 21 federal programs that will pilot the initial Justice40 implementation

June 23, 2021 | Letter

Recommendations for USDA on Executing Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities

With the Racial Equity Executive Order (13,985), the USDA has an opportunity not only to address the remnants of decades of past discrimination, but also to revise programs and policies in a manner that will proactively advance racial equity.

June 17, 2021 | Article

This Summer, We Celebrate Black Resilience

Across the nation, people are reclaiming Black spaces as equally deserving of a healthy environment and protection under the law.

June 14, 2021 | Article

Creating Spaces for Queer Environmentalists

Attorney and educator Lindi von Mutius invites us to explore the intersection of environmental conservation and justice for LGBTQIA+ communities.

June 11, 2021 | Article

Why Queer Liberation Is an Environmental Justice Issue

Once we stop seeing these fights for humanity as separate, we open ourselves up to the possibility of learning from each other in deeper ways.

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