In January 2024, Just Solutions' Research Collaborative released the Hydrogen Environmental Justice Framework to highlight the environmental justice concerns of hydrogen technologies. As federal policies provide record-breaking funding for this technology, it is essential that EJ communities are protected and we understand the technology and its potential impacts. This webinar will review the Hydrogen Environmental Justice Framework as a tool to ensure that hydrogen energy production engages in equitable practices and advances environmental justice in the communities where hydrogen energy facilities will be located. We will discuss key areas of concern for communities when it comes to hydrogen as well as advocacy opportunities to leverage the collective voice. In this installment of our hydrogen series, we delve into the key EJ principles that should be evaluated for hydrogen technologies outlined by environmental justice advocates. The webinar will also feature a dedicated Q&A session.

The transportation sector accounts for nearly 10% of workers in the US and is the largest contributor of US greenhouse gas emissions. And whether we're talking about motor vehicles and highways, mass transit, railroads, or school buses, it is workers, frontline communities, and our climate that are thrown into crisis by corporate greed. At the same time, a sole focus on electric vehicles won't solve the climate or frontline pollution crises, nor guarantee good union jobs, nor prevent toxic derailments.

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Millions of people around the world have taken action to stop plastic pollution, and momentum is building! Soon, world leaders will gather to start negotiating a global plastics treaty—and we need to make sure it will be strong.

When representatives gather in Nairobi in late February for the Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2), the decisions they make will set the stage for how a new global plastics treaty will develop going forward. This is a critical moment to tell world leaders to support the Peru-Rwanda resolution. This resolution is the best foundation we have for a global plastics treaty that will cover the whole life cycle of plastics.

Add your name to tell world leaders to support a legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution that addresses the entire life cycle of plastics, including extraction, (petrochemical plastic) production, transport, use, disposal and remediation.

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CALL TO ACTION:

We need volunteers this Sunday, December 5th, 10 am -Noon to participate in a social action (in-person). Demand climate justice, share information, and meet people as we collectively demand actionable steps to end the climate crisis and poisoning of vulnerable communities! (Masks Required - Outdoor Event) #ENVIRONMENTALJUSTICE #DeclareAClimateEmergency

TCEQ will be accepting written comment until December 21, 2021, please email comments to TitleVI@tceq.texas.gov. Tell TCEQ to include short & long term health impacts of proposed permits in the plain language summary, use accurate, consistent, professional translation, and translate vital TCEQ webpages