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This report examines whether the Environmental Protection Agency is complying with its environmental justice obligations…

Environmental Justice Wins in the 2016 Legislative Session

CEJA is extremely proud to have helped the passage of six key environmental justice bills…

Historic Environmental Justice Bills Advance in 2016 Legislative Session

The California Assembly and Senate passed 5 bills this week that advance a range of important measures to address the disproportionate burden of pollution and climate change on communities of color in California…

New Office of Environmental Justice and Tribal Affairs

The Department of Toxic Substances Control is pleased to announce the creation of a new program focused on promoting principles of environmental justice throughout DTSC’s work, and engaging tribal governments and communities…

Kettleman City Residents get Answers to Questions about Construction of Water Treatment Plant

For years families in Kettleman City have had drinking water that’s been filled with arsenic and benzene– two dangerous chemicals…

Legislature Must Decide the Fate of Three Environmental Justice Bills Before Midnight

Among the bills the state Senate and Assembly must decide upon before today’s deadline—the session ends at midnight tonight—are several that attempt to make up for past and current injustices by giving voice to the California communities that are most affected by climate change and pollution…

Kettleman City Residents get Answers to Questions about Construction of Water Treatment Plant

For years families in Kettleman City have had drinking water that’s been filled with arsenic and benzene– two dangerous chemicals…

California Legislative Spending Rampage Continues

If there is any doubt that this Democrat-controlled Legislature is on a spending rampage, take a look at the legislation below currently blowing through the Assembly and Senate…

Op-Ed – Smart environmental policies serve all Californians

As Californians, we are deservedly proud of our global leadership in the fight to end global warming and head off the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change…

In one of his spots, the billionaire former hedge fund manager steps toward the camera and declares, “If you think there’s no solution to the climate crisis, think again”…