Share your environmental justice priorities with the White House

The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council is seeking public input on a series of recommendations to the Biden Administration to address environmental justice issues across the United States. Air and water pollution caused by coal mining, toxic coal ash spills, and natural gas pipelines are a few examples of such problems in our region. These issues often impact low-income people and people of color the most, and there is a strong need for communities impacted by fossil fuels to build vibrant, diversified economies.

This is a chance for you to communicate your concerns about how these environmental issues impact disadvantaged communities while important policy decisions are under development!

The council will meet on May 13 to discuss:

• Environmental justice policy recommendations to Congress and the Biden Administration;
• A new Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, which will help identify disadvantaged communities and target federal funding;
• Updates to a Clinton-era Executive Order (EO 12898) which directed federal agencies to address environmental justice issues in Black and Brown communities and among low-income populations.

Public comments will be accepted in writing until May 27. To submit a written comment, email [email protected].

Submit your comment or register to attend the meeting!

Public comments will help to inform the future work of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, and they will be incorporated into the record for federal agencies’ consideration.

We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to provide your input!

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