Michael S. Regan’s resignation as Environmental Protection Agency administrator marks the end of a failed experiment in seeking environmental justice through regulation, as legal challenges and political opposition have hindered the agency’s ability to investigate environmental injustices.
Author Archives: Willy Blackmore
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Could a Pro-Palestine Stance Derail $50M in Green Grants?
The Environmental Protection Agency has yet to release $50 million in grants to the Climate Justice Alliance, which is pro-Palestinian, due to pressure from organizers and members of Congress, who argue that the funds are critical for building community resilience against climate change threats.
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New Clean-Air Rules Help Black Communities
Over the past four years, the Environmental Protection Agency has tightened restrictions on a host of pollutants and pollution sources, ranging from tougher tailpipe emissions standards for all heavy-duty trucks […]