Posts Tagged Environmental Justice
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- This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance December 3, 2022The ATM created by art collective MSCHF puts the cash balance of those who use it on display at the Art Basel in Miami Beach and ranks people by wealth.
- The U.S.'s 2022 World Cup run is over after falling to the Netherlands, 3-1 December 3, 2022The Dutch were favored and higher-ranked but the U.S. had found ways to keep moving on during the World Cup. But the Netherlands' high-powered offense was too much for the Americans.
- Thousands protest in South Korea in support of truckers December 3, 2022Demonstrators marched in South Korea's capital denouncing government attempts to force thousands of striking truckers back to work after they walked out in a dispute over the price of freight.
- Beijing and other cities in China end required COVID-19 tests for public transit December 3, 2022The slight relaxation of testing requirements comes follows protests across China by residents frustrated by the rigid enforcement of anti-virus restrictions.
- Mpox will not be renewed as a public health emergency next year December 3, 2022Cases of Mpox, which was previously named monkeypox, peaked in August and fell steadily over the past months to a daily average of seven new cases by the end of November.
- This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance December 3, 2022
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- Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle' December 3, 2022Dean Burns urges other parents with any concerns about their children's health to get them checked.
- Netherlands 3-1 USA: Dutch overcome USA to book quarter-final spot December 3, 2022The Netherlands survive a late scare against the United States to move into the World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing.
- Ukraine war: Russia says it will not accept oil price cap December 3, 2022The measure - due to come into force on Monday - intensifies pressure on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
- Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won't resign, says spokesman December 3, 2022Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of keeping large sums of cash on his farm then covering up its theft.
- Pele in hospital: Messages of support from across football for Brazil great December 3, 2022Messages of support for Brazil great Pele are sent from across the world while the three-time World Cup winner is being treated in hospital.
- Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle' December 3, 2022
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