Infrastructure investments move us toward an equitable climate resilient future
Without a carefully targeted approach, these climate and infrastructure investments will almost certainly exacerbate persistent inequities.
By Alex Papali and Rebecca HerstUpdated April 19, 2021, 3:00 a.m.
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Smoke billows from a Marathon Petroleum refinery near a neighborhood in southwest Detroit.Romain Blanquart/Associated Press
In a stark reversal from both the Trump era and prior Democratic presidencies, the Biden administration has made clear it understands the urgent and unequivocal â but also unequal â threat that climate disruption poses to life on Earth. Among other injustices, our pernicious histories of white supremacy and systemic racism have long caused low-income communities and communities of color to suffer more toxic pollution, failing infrastructure and increased exposure to climate risks.
Providence announces new, emissions-focused ordinance proposals
CITY OF PROVIDENCE officials on Wednesday announced a series of new policies intended to further the goals of its 2019 Climate Justice Plan. / COURTESY CITY OF PROVIDENCE PROVIDENCE – The city is moving forward with several proposals aimed at furthering its commitment to lower emissions and increase climate resiliency. Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and several city council members on Wednesday announced a series of new and already-approved ordinances intended to advance the goals outlined in the city’s Climate Justice Plan. Chief…
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