environmental justice

January 29, 2021 | 7:49 AM

Hope and skepticism as Biden promises to address environmental racism

Generations of systemic racism routinely put factories, refineries, landfills and factory farms in Black, brown and poor communities, exposing their residents to far greater health risks from pollution than those in whiter, more affluent places.

By Rebecca Hersher/NPR

Matt Rourke

January 23, 2021 | 8:05 AM

As Biden administration aims to unwind Trump rollbacks, here’s a look at what to expect

StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Susan Phillips talks about what to look for from the Biden administration when it comes to attempts to undo Trump administration environmental regulations.

By Staff

Richard Vogel

January 13, 2021 | 7:40 AM

Progressives gear up for broad new push on climate action

A coalition of progressive groups say they are organizing a sweeping network to mobilize around climate change, racial and environmental justice, making a new unified push as President-elect Joe Biden is days away from taking office with Democrats set to control both the House and the Senate.

By Juana Summers/NPR

September 9, 2020 | 4:47 AM

WITF’s ‘Toward Racial Justice’ panel links environmental justice with health, human rights and self-determination

“The toxins that are being released in the air are affecting our families, are affecting our children, and that’s leading to our healthcare issues. It’s affecting our employment. It’s all interconnected,” one panelist said.