An LNG terminal in Chester would devastate the riverfront and poison the land, putting corporate profit over community health “We want jobs that won’t kill us...where our children can breathe. We shouldn’t have to balance it with the price of a paycheck” - Zulene Mayfield, CRCQL

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Paulina López, Executive Director of Duwamish River Community Coalition and a leading voice in environmental justice movement. Paulina embodies her heritage’s core values—respect for the environment, and a commitment to serving her community.

Another example of the dangers of #carboncapture: ADM has paused its #CCS project after discovering dangerous seepage from one of its wells (via Leah Douglas & Reuters).#Wrongdirection We can't afford to wait for a disaster." - Pam Richart reuters.com/sustainability…

Grijalva urges colleagues to oppose permitting deal ift.tt/1kBCGiL

*BREAKING NEWS* Over 175+ organizations share opposition to the Energy Permitting Reform Act (EPRA), sharing urgent and specific concerns of frontline, environmental justice, as well as Tribal organizations and communities. Learn more and share >> bit.ly/nodirtydeals

240+ orgs are joining together to demand Governor Kathy Hochul help New York households accelerate the transition to clean energy technology, which would improve air quality, lower bills, and reduce climate pollution. Read more: beepny.org #RenewableHeatNow #NYHEAT

Check out this inspiring article on Huda Alkaff, founder of Wisconsin Green Muslims & EJLF member, sharing her Open Circle model for practical environmental stewardship! She’ll also speak at the Muslim Women’s Coalition Brunch on energy democracy & climate justice.🔗Link in bio!

EJ advocates raise concerns about transparency in federal agencies’ handling of WHEJAC’s recommendations. Co-chair Peggy Shepard calls for clarity on climate dollars backing #carboncapture in frontline communities, urging an end to unproven tech or giving communities veto power.

Our 2025 policy agenda is out! Check out the key campaigns and initiatives that we're fighting for in 2024 at weact.org/publications/p…

Read this op-ed our Executive Director Peggy Shepard co-authored! 📰 NYPIRG New York Daily News Read here: nydailynews.com/2024/12/14/don…

Elon Musk’s xAI facility is polluting South Memphis with unpermitted gas turbines, exposing frontline communities to toxic air. Our EJLF members, Sowing Justice , have fought environmental injustice here for decades. Memphis officials must act NOW. Community health > corporate greed.

The climate crisis is threatening our communities with massive property loss. We need decisive action to protect people’s homes. My bill creating the Office of Climate Resiliency provides the proactive measures needed to safeguard our communities. nytimes.com/2025/04/07/nyr…

Balance is a central tenet in both Islam and ecology. Huda Alkaff of Wisconsin Green Muslims shares how her work is grounded in the interconnectedness of spiritual practice and environmental science. Episode: bit.ly/GreenMuslims A collab with Water Hub

Islam offers deep guidance on caring for the Earth — and EJLF member Huda Alkaff brings that to life. As founder of WIgreenMuslims, she blends faith, ecology & action for climate justice. Listen to the full episode: waterloop.org/eco-islam-how-…

The Hazel Johnson Ordinance aims to reform zoning & permitting laws to shield underserved Chicago communities from environmental harm. People for Community Recovery carries on Hazel Johnson’s legacy, leading efforts for community recovery & environmental justice. 🔗Read more: chicagoreporter.com/environmental-…

Subsidizing fossil gas, especially long-term LNG contracts, undermines Germany’s energy independence and climate goals, while raising energy prices and pollution for Americans. Affordable, cleaner tech is the way to lower costs and pollution🌱. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/lng-pr…