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Environmental racism is a big issue in poor, Black communities, but one Texas official seems confused by what the term…
They said more attention needed to be on human suffering, particularly in developing countries experiencing severe weather events like heat…
Many are targeting a concept known as ESG — which stands for environmental, social and governance.
Gordon Plaza, marketed to first-time Big Easy home-buyers in the '80s, was built atop the former Agriculture Street Landfill.
The Environmental Protection Agency has released an equity action plan to address environmental justice and civil rights. The EPA has three
Louisiana-based environmental advocacy groups planned workshops to train community leaders to push for clean energy and climate investments.
Black people suffer disproportionately from climate change. Biden officials tell theGrio they're working to address it.
Key members an environmental justice advisory council said the Biden administration must make good on its promise for climate investment…
After seeing scant Black representation in the outdoor recreations through the media, Rue Mapp grew determined to change the narrative.
Residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward are renewing calls for the removal of creosote, which they claim has caused cancer in…
The omission of race goes against scientific research showing that race is the greatest determinant of who experiences environmental harm.
EPA’s Michael Regan is fighting for environmental justice, but Flint crisis looms as cautionary tale
Regan, EPA's first Black administrator, aims for a lead-free America. Flint's former mayor has a message for the powers that…
BBB federal dollars are earmarked for Black farmers, clean water in Black communities, crime prevention, better housing and more.
According to reports, the residents of Benton Harbor have been struggling with lead in their water for as many as…
Systemic failures in healthcare and a widening racial income gap hinder Black communities from building climate resilience.
In his historic role as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Regan is prioritizing environmental justice.
A new study on fine particulate matter reveals that highways, construction sites, and electric utilities are polluting Black communities.
This week on the Dear Culture podcast, hosts Shana Pinnock and Gerren Keith Gaynor ask: 'Should Black People Go Green?'
This Earth Day, we're celebrating just a few #BlackandGreen leaders who've made a mark on the climate movement.
Ashindi Maxton was distraught as she met Detroit residents who live in one of the most polluted communities in Michigan.