Environmental Justice Archives — Sahan Journal

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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis bans new heavy-polluting industries, limits existing facilities

by Andrew Hazzard 5 days agoMay 26, 2023

City zoning created areas of high pollution in neighborhoods of color. A Minneapolis code change is trying to limit those sources.

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Proposed laws aim to identify pollution, create accountability and resources for environmental justice communities

by Andrew Hazzard February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Wanted: Diverse applicants to serve on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s environmental justice advisory group.

by Andrew Hazzard January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis seeks $4.5 million bond from East Phillips nonprofit if Roof Depot project is delayed

by Andrew Hazzard December 15, 2022December 21, 2022

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Marvin Roger Anderson was displaced from St. Paul’s historically Black Rondo Neighborhood as a child when Interstate 94 was constructed. Now in his 80s, he sees promise in a plan to reconnect the area.

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred March 31, 2022April 12, 2022

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

State agencies and local governments have compiled the data on how pollution affects people of color in Minnesota. Environmentalists say its time to act.

by Andrew Hazzard January 6, 2022January 7, 2022

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis Council spikes plan to expand public works facility in polluted East Phillips neighborhood. But urban farm proposal faces new challenges.

by Andrew Hazzard August 18, 2021August 19, 2021

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Urban farm or public works facility? One of Minnesota’s most diverse and polluted neighborhoods is fighting against the city for a greener future.

by Andrew Hazzard April 16, 2021August 18, 2021