How Biden’s Environmental Justice Order Might Work

How Biden’s Environmental Justice Order Might Work

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-bidens-environmental-justice-order-might-work/

For decades, government officials have too often ignored front-line communities when it comes to pollution protection and public amenities. President Biden has given three top White House officials until May 27 to figure out how to fix that.

In a climate-focused executive order issued Jan. 27, Biden set a high bar for Cecilia Martinez, incoming White House Council on Environmental Quality senior director for environmental justice; Neera Tanden, Office of Management and Budget director nominee; and Gina McCarthy, White House domestic climate adviser.