EPA Environmental Justice and Civil Rights in Permitting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For far too long, communities across our country have faced environmental injustices and have borne the brunt of toxic pollution. As part...
Queen Shabazz
- Aug 24
- 1 min
United Parents Against Lead Begins Solar Installation to Historic Building in Petersburg
PETERSBURG, VA: Today, the United Parents Against Lead (UPAL) announces its solar PV panel installation to the Historic USO “for Colored...
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Queen Shabazz
- Aug 9
- 3 min
An industrial site in Norfolk’s Bruce’s Park could be leveled for new housing.
But not before the EPA steps in. NORFOLK — In a quiet residential neighborhood near Booker T. Washington High School, a hulking...
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Queen Shabazz
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Spread the word: Hiring for two new roles at CEQ
Sharing these EJ job announcements from CEQ! The Day One Talent Hub is actively recruiting for two new roles in the Council for...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Evening listening session
The evening listening session will take place next Wednesday August 3 at 6 pm at the Buckingham Community Center. The sole purpose of...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Funding Opportunity for Black/Brown Led CBOs from Partnership for Resilient Communities
The Institute for Sustainable Communities is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from Black and Brown led community...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 30
- 1 min
EPA Nat'l EJ Community Engagement Call (August 16, 2022)
EPA invites EJ advocates to participate in its National EJ Community Engagement call on Tuesday August 16th. The purpose of these calls...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Environmental Justice for All Act Advances!
This week, the House Natural Resources Committee held a full markup on my Environmental Justice for All Act. Markups are an important...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Kyanite Mining Corporation-Mullite Facility - Buckingham County, VA
Purpose of notice: To seek public comment on certain provisions of a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to limit...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 13
- 4 min
Flood Resilience Grants Training Project
Technical Assistance for Grassroots-Led Flood Resilience Efforts in Virginia Request for Applications A collaboration of Environmental...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 11
- 3 min
Scientists Warn of Links Between Soil Pollution and Heart Disease
Pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system, according to a review paper published...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 5
- 3 min
July/4/2022
The Institute of Sustainable Communities recently launched its inaugural issue of Centering Climate Equity, a comprehensive quarterly...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order Reforming Virginia’s Regulatory Process
~ Virginia’s Regulatory Process is Now Publicly Transparent and Accountable ~ Richmond, VA – Governor Youngkin today signed Executive...
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Queen Shabazz
- Jun 1
- 1 min
Grand Opening of First Solar-Powered Community Resiliency Hub in Petersburg, Virginia
The City of Petersburg, Virginia celebrated the opening of the first solar-powered Community Resiliency Hub on April 30. Led by United...
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Queen Shabazz
- May 29
- 2 min
Update
HOW will your group ACTIVELY OPPOSE this horrible proposal that violates reasonable expectations of environmental justice? and offends...
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Queen Shabazz
- May 28
- 1 min
Clean Water Champions Honored at Richmond Gathering
The Choose Clean Water Coalition honored Congressman A. Donald McEachin and Hope Cupit of the Southeast Rural Community Assistance...
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Queen Shabazz
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Featured Partner Profile
April is National Lead Awareness Month United Parents Against Lead & Other Environmental Hazards (UPAL) instituted an annual call to...
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Queen Shabazz
- Apr 6
- 1 min
A Clean, Healthy, Just & Equitable Environment for all.
https://www.wdbj7.com/2022/03/31/mountain-valley-pipeline-drops-appeal-state-air-pollution-control-board-decision/ Mary Finley-Brook, PhD...
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