Posts Tagged Environmental Justice
U.S. Attorney ready to go after environmental crime
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2023
At the request of Attorney General Merrick Garland, the justice department is putting greater emphasis on prosecuting environmental crimes, and the U.S. Attorney for Virginia’s Western District says he’s ready.
Sandy Hausman reports on what that will mean for our national parks, forests and communities.
The Potential Environmental and Racial Justice Implications of the Mountain Valley Pipeline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 22, 2021
State officials are about to make a key decision that could have environmental ramifications for generations to come. But as Michael Pope reports, the decision could also have racial justice implications.
The Legislative Effort to Make Environmental Justice Part of Virginia’s Code
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 2, 2021
Last year Virginia enacted the Virginia Environmental Justice Act. It made environmental justice the policy of the Commonwealth. Jahd Khalil has more on a bill to put it into action in each level of government.
State Lawmakers to Tackle Definition of “Environmental Justice” Wednesday
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 21, 2020
Credit: MBandman / Creative Commons
When lawmakers assemble in Richmond Wednesday, they’ll be considering an amendment from the governor to define environmental justice. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass March 24, 2023Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.
- Vice President Harris is visiting Africa next week, part of a pushback to China March 24, 2023Vice President Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss issues like economic growth and food security. She's the highest-ranking administration official to travel to the continent.
- The Senate Ethics Committee warns Lindsey Graham for fundraising in Senate building March 24, 2023South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sent a letter Thursday, in which the Senate Ethics Committee found he violated its rule about asking for campaign donations in federal buildings.
- A wolverine has been seen outside of its normal range for the first time in 30 years March 24, 2023In Oregon, wolverines are typically located in the Wallowa Mountains in the northeast of the state. But the animal was seen near Portland this week.
- Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents March 24, 2023The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.
- The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass March 24, 2023
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- Ofsted boss rejects head teachers' calls to pause inspections March 24, 2023Schools had urged the move after Ruth Perry took her life following her school being rated "inadequate".
- Bank governor warns firms raising prices ‘hurts people’ March 24, 2023Andrew Bailey tells the BBC price rises will fuel inflation and hurt the least well off.
- Top Gear filming halted by BBC after Freddie Flintoff accident March 24, 2023The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.
- Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests March 24, 2023Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.
- BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers March 24, 2023The group, which is the UK's only full-time professional chamber choir, will now perform at the Proms.
- Ofsted boss rejects head teachers' calls to pause inspections March 24, 2023
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