Joe Biden has recently signed an executive order that could potentially affect millions of Americans in the name of environmental justice.
The order is an attempt to further strengthen federal agencies and aims to address so-called environmental “inequities” that impact communities of “colour, low-income communities, and indigenous communities.” Under the new Executive Order, titled “Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All,” agencies are directed to consider measures to address and prevent disproportionate and adverse environmental and health impacts on communities, including the cumulative impacts of pollution and other burdens like climate change.
The white house claims President Biden is fighting to clean up toxic pollution, lower energy costs, and create clean energy jobs. Listen to this.
