Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Sierra Club Applauds Students Walking Out for Gun Violence Prevention

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, in the wake of the Parkland shooting, students across the country are walking out of class to advocate for gun violence prevention.

New Study Shows Environmental Racism and Economic Injustice in Health Burdens of Particulate Pollution in U.S.

A new study by scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published today in the American Journal of Public Health found that facilities emitting dangerous particulate air pollution -- like soot -- disproportionately impact low-income…

Public Comment Period Extended on Park Rate Hike

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Department of the Interior has extended the comment period for the public to weigh in on proposed rate hikes. The move comes amidst widespread opposition to the fee increases. At an event this morning, park advocates delivered…

Activists Announce Major Climate March in DC & Nationwide on April 29th

In the wake of last weekend’s Women’s Marches, activists have announced a major “People’s Climate March” on April 29th in Washington, D.C. and across the country. The effort is being organized by the coalition formed out of 2014’s People’s Climate…

Environmental Justice Organizations Request EJ Report for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Programs in Maryland

Annapolis, MD -- Green For All, Free Your Voice, GreenLatinos, Maryland Environmental Health Network, Chispa Maryland of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Dr.