Definition: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental risks and benefits, regardless of race, color, national origin, and income. This minimal definition is often expanded to include more robust conceptions of the sacredness of Mother Earth, ecological integrity, rights to participate in all relevant settings, local knowledge and street science, and […]
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez prioritize greening and modernizing buildings, providing community resilience centers, and including resident participation in architectural design and other resilience projects This bill also proposes strengthening participation in everyday management and policy development through the current structure of elected resident councils. Funding (at $25 per occupied unit) currently covers training, planning, communication, and […]
This proposal put forward by Warren during her presidential campaign specifically mentions Environmental Justice (EJ) small grants to local groups, as well as the larger Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grants. Additionally Warren calls for revitalizing the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC), as well as the EJ interagency working group.
