Environmental Justice

Bartram’s Garden trail contamination leads to calls for better communication, more transparency

In April, multiple agencies were informed of an environmental concern. But the public wasn’t aware until a private citizen alerted…

4 months ago

$150k grant fund aims to build climate resilience for Philly’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission

After a year spent defining its own structure, the commission is funding community-scale solutions for healthy foods and clean air,…

1 year ago

Rising from Destruction: Carlos Claussell’s Tireless Efforts for Climate Equity

From Puerto Rico to Philly, Carlos Claussell is Advancing Climate Justice “Green veneer,” a term coined by climate activist and…

1 year ago

Philadelphia’s 1st Environmental Justice Advisory Commission announced

Committee will take steps of addressing enviromnetal justice and creating a resilient future. The City and Office of Sustainability announced…

3 years ago

Applications open for the city’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission

The City officially opened the application process for the first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission. The commission will provide recommendations to…

3 years ago

Governor Wolf issued Executive Order for Environmental Justice

The press conference held Thursday at the Discovery Center with Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) and environmental advocates Governor Tom…

3 years ago

8 Black Environmentalists Who Made History

It's Black History Month. Let's reflect on environmentalists who revolutionized environmental justice. Not only does the sustainability movement face greenwashing,…

4 years ago

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced a New Resolution to Prioritize Climate Action in Philly’s COVID-19 Response

The resolution introduced to Philadelphia’s City Council states the Council’s intention to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in COVID-19…

4 years ago

New Jersey passes Environmental Justice Bill to protect communities of color

If passed, the 'Cumulative Impacts Bill' will direct NJ's DEP to say no to permits that would pollute and negatively…

4 years ago