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Blog
Growing Calls for a More Just, Climate-Savvy Farm Bill
There has been a flurry of climate justice advocacy in recent weeks—from social media posts to rallies at the capitol—around the Farm Bill. So what is the Farm Bill, what does it have to do with climate justice, and why does it matter right now?
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States Face Learning Curve on K-12 Climate Curriculum
Though climate change has the potential to affect the lives of most school age children today, a recent study shows that schools do not have a standard curriculum on the topic.
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Equity, Energy, and Environmental Reviews: States Shake Things Up at the Close of 2022
We are ringing in the new year with a quick roundup of new state laws and regulations grappling with climate, environmental justice, and the clean energy transition.
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Reports
Where Are We Now? A Year of Agency & Attorney General Action
This report looks at AG policy wins from the past year; reviews federal rulemaking progress during the Biden administration so far; and examines the importance of and obstacles to public input, as well as the role AGs can play in facing those challenges.
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Blog
Take the Next Exit: Getting to Decarbonized, Equitable Transportation
Electric vehicles (EVs) are going from zero to sixty due to changing consumer preferences, recent state policies, and federal legislation. With EV investment accelerating, it is time to consider what a just transition to a decarbonized transportation sector looks like.
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Blog
Don’t Settle for Less – New Federal Tools for EJ Advocacy
Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates have new tools and opportunities for engagement at the federal level because of many federal actions on EJ during the first half of 2022. This post highlights four developments and what they might mean for advocates.
Insights by Rachel Ramirez-Guest (Staff Attorney)
Rachel Ramirez-Guest (she, her, hers) is an attorney with experience in environmental law and policy, including issues of environmental justice and municipal environmental compliance.