Environmental Justice

One 523-acre stretch of a Californian redwood forest has been returned to the tribes that once inhabited it.

Rihanna’s foundation, the Clara Lionel Foundation, just made a $15 million donation that will help fight for climate justice.

About 8.5 million gallons of raw sewage were spilled in Southern California, which led to the emergency closing of several major beaches statewide.

Here's a look into dietary racism, and the spoof calling out Starbucks’ allegedly racist milk prices.

Here's a look into eight of this year's most popular docs and movies that taught viewers about the climate crisis.

What is the impact of mega prisons? Aside from the fact that these massive establishments are inhumane, they also come with an environmental impact.

What are sacrifice zones? Many marginalized communities are exposed to dangerous levels of pollution and toxins, which cause serious health problems.

Why is Japan releasing water from the 2011 Fukushima disaster into the Pacific Ocean? It could ultimately make for an environmental travesty.

Diego Arreola is fighting for environmental justice through his organization Green Speaking, and he shared his Green Routine with us.

'They're Trying To Kill Us' is a new documentary about food injustice, racism, and chronic disease in communities of color, and it features interviews with Ne-Yo, Billie Eilish, Chris Paul, and many more.

Patricia Espinosa is speaking for our climate at COP26, but this isn’t the only time the Executive Secretary of the UN has fought against climate change.

Researchers at several universities published a study on how Indigenous communities were forced to relocate to areas impacted by climate change.

What caused Madagascar's impending famine? The East African country is unfortunately facing a food shortage that was triggered by climate change.

In a recent historic deal, Australia's Daintree Rainforest is one of four world heritage sites that were returned to its original Indigenous owners.

Humanity’s need for palm oil is causing widespread deforestation in Southeast Asia, but what can be done?

Earlier this month, Mississippi residents celebrated the cancellation of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline — here's what you should know about its history.

ETM Flint was founded to advance environmental justice in Flint and fight the water crisis’ lingering effects.

Activist Sharon Lavigne ran a ground-breaking grassroots campaign in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, to prevent the construction of a plastic plant.

There are many environmental justice organizations using their resources and platforms to educate the masses on the intersections between climate and social justice.

Considered to be the world's most threatened tribe, the Awá people from Brazil are in grave danger with the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

Climate change has already begun to damage ecosystems all over the world, but how will it eventually affect human health?

Everlane, Reformation, and other "sustainable" brands were under fire in the summer of 2020 for racism — but how have things changed, seven months later?

Who is Disha Ravi? The 22-year-old Indian climate activist gained notoriety after she was arrested during the agricultural protests in India.

What is happening in Centreville, Ill.? The marginalized midwestern city is facing major racial injustice, after experiencing years of sewage floods.

Black History Month starts on Feb. 1 — consider donating to these Black environmental organizations, to support intersectional environmentalism.

Colin Kaepernick and Ben & Jerry's just released a vegan ice cream flavor — but is Colin Kaepernick vegan?

What exactly is the Gibbstown fossil fuel project? And has the project been approved to begin construction?

New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has spoken out against the North Brooklyn Pipeline project, criticizing National Grid. But is the fight over?

It's Indigenous Peoples’ Day — let's look at some of the ways the climate crisis has been harming Native Americans for centuries.

Indigenous peoples in the Amazon are under threat by rainforest fires and the Brazilian government — Sônia Guajajara teaches us what we can do.

Trump’s EPA has rolled back more Obama-era rules, meaning power plants now have more freedom to dump toxic wastewater into natural bodies of water.

The Trump Administration approved oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and environmental groups are striking back with two lawsuits.

Natural gas flaring could be causing adverse birth outcomes, such as premature births and underweight births, in Hispanic mothers in Texas.

We interviewed Andrew Miller of Amazon Watch about how the fires in the Amazon rainforest affect indigenous people.

The Ashaninka tribe won a $3 million settlement from the company that deforested a quarter of its reserve in the 1980s.

Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline has spilled as many 50 thousand gallons of crude oil in British Columbia. So, what exactly happened?

Climate change factors such as air pollution and rising temperatures are causing premature, underweight, and still births — especially for Black mothers.

One town in Mexico called Ucareo is experimenting with ways communities can protect themselves from predatory energy companies and started a GoFundMe page called for a solar power plant.

In honor of Earth Day, we interviewed four young women fighting for climate justice.

M4BL's BREATHE Act aims to fight environmental and racial injustices in the U.S.