Baltimore native Fran Ngong is on a mission to cut single-use plastic waste through her eco-conscious store, FOBA Refillery. The shop lets customers refill household essentials like shampoo, deodorant and detergent while learning the value of sustainability and reducing waste.
Tag: Environmental Protection Agency
Posted inPOLITICS
The Republican spending bill is bad for climate justice too
The Republican-led budget bill signed on July 4 eliminates key climate justice programs, including the EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program, reversing billions in planned investments for underserved communities. While some grant funding is being defended in court, advocates warn that the rollback signals a major setback for environmental justice efforts, disproportionately impacting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income Americans.
Posted inBaltimore News
A look at how Gloria Nelson continues to advocate for Turner Station
Gloria Nelson is dedicated to preserving Turner Station’s legacy while advocating for its future. Once a thriving Black community, the neighborhood faces challenges, but Nelson leads efforts to revitalize it. Through partnerships and advocacy, she works to improve sustainability, housing and economic opportunities, ensuring Turner Station endures for generations.
Posted inClimate Change
D.C. lawmakers push for youth-led climate change advisory council
The D.C. Council is considering a youth advisory council on climate change to involve young people in policy decisions. Advocates stress the importance of acting on youth recommendations and ensuring representation from impacted communities.
Posted inWord In Black
New clean air rules help communities suffering from pollution
The EPA has tightened restrictions on nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants and other industrial facilities, which will benefit Black communities who are disproportionately exposed to these pollutants.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality and athletes: A cautious look at this summer
Coaches and athletic organizations are taking proactive measures to safeguard athletes’ health during the potential wildfire season, including monitoring air quality, adjusting training schedules, utilizing indoor training facilities, and educating athletes on the risks of poor air quality.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
An open letter to the Honorable Michael S. Regan
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has written a letter in support of a petition to establish a nationwide national pollutant discharge elimination system for uncovered rail cars transporting coal, in order to protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of coal dust pollution.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Beyond green: The intersection of eco anxiety and Black youth
Gen Z and millennials are increasingly worried about environmental sustainability, with Black youth being highly impacted by the record-breaking temperatures and eco-anxiety, and experts are urging schools to address the issue and include social services and local mental health practitioners to build a sense of community.
Posted inNational News
Supreme Court overturns Chevron: Major blow to consumer protections and regulatory power
The Supreme Court has overturned the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council decision, potentially jeopardizing consumer and environmental protections and leading to a new era of regulatory challenges.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announces move to replace public school buses with electric vehicles
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for environmental justice, Michael Regan is leading the push for environmental equity. The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical graduate has a track record of gold when it comes to championing civil rights within disenfranchised communities. He currently serves as the 16th administrator […]