The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in regional transmission organizations' (RTOs) existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues, they are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and […]
The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in RTOs’ existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues, we are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations, scholars and […]
The North Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission invite you to join us virtually for the 21st annual African American Cultural Celebration on January 29, 2022, from 10:30 am—4:00 pm for Black People, Green Planet: Environmental Justice. For over 20 years, this celebration has brought together African American community […]
The Sustainable FERC Project is working to produce a public report that would provide specific recommendations for changes and improvements in RTOs’ existing public participation practices to serve as the basis for future advocacy on reforms. As FERC examines these issues, we are particularly interested in hearing perspectives from environmental justice and community-based organizations, scholars and […]
North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board to meet February 7 RALEIGH – The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet on Monday, February 7, via WebEx. The public is invited to attend the meeting online or by phone. In addition to routine updates by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Health and Human […]
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 9:00 a.m., virtually, via WebEx. The public is invited to join the meeting online or by phone. For virtual attendees who wish to speak during the informal public comment portion of the meeting, please email Jennifer Haynie at jennifer.haynie@ncdenr.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Please include […]
NC Renewable Power incinerates wood chips, poultry litter, and poultry cakes and produces electricity that is sold to Duke Energy. It is a highly polluting facility with major violations and fines issued by NC DEQ. We are sharing this with you due to your interest in environmental and public health and environmental justice across North […]
Sunday, February 20, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET Join the Creation Care Alliance on Sunday, February 20th, at 4:00 pm for "Environmental Injustice: Race, Class & Climate Change" with Will Barber III. Barber's presentation will focus on the many social justice implications of climate change and will be followed by a conversation and […]
Talking Points from Grassroots and Community Organizations Summary of Major Talking Points on NCRP NCRP Advocates Talking Points Environmental Justice Policies Can’t Support the Status Quo North Carolina Renewable Power (NCRP) Information/Bullet Points Public Hearing to be held February 21 on Draft Air Permit for North Carolina Renewable Power RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of […]
Andrea Harris Environmental Justice and Inclusion Subcommittee Invites Public Comment on Policy Recommendations Recommendations will aid communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 The Andrea Harris Task Force’s Environmental Justice and Inclusion Subcommittee […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its meeting Monday, February 28, remotely via teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to participate online or by phone. Internet access is not required to attend the meeting. WHO: Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board WHAT: Board Meeting via teleconference […]
EPA invites the public to participate in two identical virtual public meetings related to environmental justice and the development of the proposed Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl […]
