Recent Executive Order Expands Focus of Federal Environmental Justice Approach

President Biden’s recent “Executive Order on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All” expands the federal government’s focus on environmental justice (EJ) to include a “whole-of-government” approach and redefines the definition of EJ.  This Executive Order builds on the previous presidential action by President Clinton nearly 30 years ago, which defined EJ and … Continue reading Recent Executive Order Expands Focus of Federal Environmental Justice Approach