The state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson will give a presentation on “Equitable Access to Healthy Outdoor Recreation: The Other Side of the Environmental Justice.”
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EPA launches office for advancing environmental justice
The new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will oversee a $3 billion climate and environmental justice grant program created under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Secretary’s Environmental Justice Board to meet Oct. 13
The public can attend the meeting in-person in Raleigh, online or listen by phone.
Talk on Rachel Carson, wood pellet industry set for Sept. 29
Rachel Carson Council CEO Bob Musil to present “Rachel Carson, Wood Pellets, and Environmental Justice” at UNCW.
Groups join case challenging NC Rules Review Commission
Gov. Roy Cooper’s lawsuit contends that the legislature-appointed commission that reviews and approves — or rejects — rules adopted by state agencies is unconstitutional.
Governor reestablishes Andrea Harris Equity Task Force
Gov. Roy Cooper reestablished by executive order Wednesday the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force to continue its work to address social, economic and health disparities in underserved and underrepresented communities.
Secretary’s EJ, Equity Board to meet in-person Aug. 11
The public can listen to the Aug. 11 meeting of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board in-person, by phone or online.
NOAA Fisheries seeks comment on equity, EJ strategy
NOAA Fisheries is accepting comments until Aug. 19 on its first draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy.
Environmental justice, equity board to meet
The board that advises the state environmental secretary has set its quarterly meeting for May 19 in Raleigh.
EPA proposes 3 new actions to protect public from PFAS
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new testing method, permitting direction and protections for aquatic life are a step, but not a solution, advocates say.
Special virtual meeting set for Environmental Justice Board
The May 10 meeting is to focus on the combined, incremental effects of human activity.
Clean transportation plan virtual meeting set
The online public information session on the state’s Clean Transportation Plan initiative is set for Friday.
Event set on eating safer fish from Cape Fear River
The event created to help the public learn ways to reduce the health risks from eating fish from the Cape Fear is set for March 27 at New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington.
Order sets vital climate, equity goals; how will NC respond?
Guest columnist Michelle Allen with the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund writes that Gov. Roy Cooper’s Jan. 7 executive order sends an important signal on addressing climate change and creating a more equitable future, but swift action is needed.
Grants available for environmental projects
Letters of intent for 2022 Environmental Enhancement Grants are due March 31.
UNCW event examines history of environmental injustice
Student-led People of Scientific and Equitable Achievement hosted the panel discussion.