Renewables Topped Coal in Global Power Mix in 2025, Ember Says Clean power outpaced coal’s share in the world’s electricity supply in 2025 for the first time in more than 100 years and met all the growth in demand, according to a report by global energy think…

And another one: renewable energy outpaced coal’s share worldwide in the world’s electricity supply in 2025. Renewables can be one path to removing toxic air from oil refining & petrochemical production in our communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Petrochemical pollution remains in our communities. Facilities continually violate regulations designed to protect the environment and community. On this #EarthDay, reflect on actions you can take to support the struggle for a toxic-free future. #EnvironmentalJustice

In a first, renewables beat natural gas on US grid last month It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the U.S. is headed as renewable energy — namely solar — surges onto the grid.

For the first time ever, renewables supplied more energy to the U.S. than natural gas for a month. A #JustTransition to renewable energy is possible with proper regulation. #EnvironmentalJustice www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle... @canarymedia.com

Supreme Court sides with oil industry in Louisiana coastal erosion fight Industry lawyers convinced the justices to move lawsuits against oil companies from state to federal courts.

Supreme Court sides with oil industry in Louisiana coastal erosion fight. Justice Alito, who has a financial stake in an oil company, had recused himself from the case. #EnvironmentalJustice www.eenews.net/articles/sup...

Texas leads the nation in wind energy and produces a significant amount of solar energy. We can carve a path to a future that does not rely on energy from toxic sources. @earthdayorg.bsky.social #EnvironmentalJustice Send your letter: www.earthday.org/tell-lawmake...

This is a victory for community members in Fort Bend who have been suffering from the health effects of living near facilities that emit harmful air pollutants. #EnvironmentalJustice

Chemical Threats Nearby? Trump’s EPA Doesn’t Want You to Know. - Inside Climate News Climate change is making the risk of disastrous chemical accidents more likely. But the EPA wants to gut recently enhanced safety requirements for hazardous facilities.

This administration's rollback of chemical facility regulation like the Risk Management Program is and will impact immediate community safety & have long-term health impacts.@insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/1404202... #EnvironmentalJustice

California debates $5B fund for ‘transformative shift’ from plastic California lawmakers are considering whether a $5 billion state fund to address plastics pollution should consider projects leading to a "transformative shift" away from plastics production, use and…

California debates $5B fund for ‘transformative shift’ from plastic. #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...

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Oil prices are surging with the Iran war. Here’s what it means for Houston. @HoustonChron #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...

LyondellBasell's Houston refinery closure marks a shift away from reliance on fossil resources. As we move to a #JustTransition, these facilities must not be repurposed for toxic petrochemical production or chemical recycling. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/qjnpJk5

Fatal gas release at chemical facility prompts push for safe planning protocols - Safety+Health Magazine Two workers died and 13 were injured after the release of about 27,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide.

Two workers died from hydrogen sulfide inhalation because crucial mechanical equipment was not adequately identifiable. The US Chem safety board recently provided recommendations that would help prevent deaths like these. #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/fatal-gas-re...

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Houston's Ben Taub trauma center is planning a $410M expansion — into a flood zone. In 2001, Tropical Storm Allison brought 25 inches of rain to the proposed expansion area & knocked out power to the medical center. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...

Galveston activists sue over Endangered Species Act exemption for oil and gas industry in the Gulf Trump administration officials within the Endangered Species Committee, or "God Squad," voted unanimously to exempt oil and gas operations from adhering to protections under the Endangered Species Act, citing national security reasons.

Environmental activists in Galveston have joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration after its decision to exempt oil and gas companies from adhering to protections under the long-standing Endangered Species Act.

EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires | Houston Public Media The EPA’s Office of Inspector General issued two new reports last week that are part of a series assessing the weather-related vulnerabilities of the 157 federal Superfund sites, including in the…

As climate change increases the intensity of natural disasters, Superfund sites are becoming more vulnerable to the flooding and wildfires with the potential to impact surrounding communities.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/env... #EnvironmentalJustice

US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says Marcos Orellana, a special rapporteur, found lax environmental standards and lack of oversight allowed pollution to accumulate

Toxic chemicals do not belong in ANY community. "US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says" www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a... #EnvironmentalJustice

House progressives launch environmental justice caucus The caucus hopes to shape a new iteration of a landmark environmental justice bill.

House progressives launch #EnvironmentalJustice caucus. www.eenews.net/articles/hou...

How Shell’s cracker has polluted more than permitted with no new fines for three years A Beaver County ethylene plant operated by Shell Polymers Monaca continues to exceed limits on nitrogen oxide, as the official permitting process drags.

A common issue in Texas is also seen across the country. A Shell plastics plant in Pennsylvania has been polluting beyond permitted limits for 3 years without new fines, exposing surrounding communities to toxic chemicals. #EnvironmentalJustice www.publicsource.org/beaver-count...

Debate Swirls Over Agency Oversight of Workplace Chemical Safety A debate over which federal office should be the primary regulator of hazardous chemical safety in the workplace is playing out in courts and Congress.

Amidst industry deregulation, the federal govt is failing workers who handle hazardous materials, potentially leaving them underprotected. #EnvironmentalJustice news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-...

An Oil Explosion in a Black Texas Town Traces Back to Trump's Iran and Venezuela Crises “The chickens have come home to roost,” one resident said. “Our exact fears have come true.”

The recent chemical disaster at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur highlights the issues people--especially communities of color--face when living next to underregulated hazardous facilities. #EnvironmentalJustice capitalbnews.org/port-arthur-...

Lawmakers seek to protect oil and gas companies from lawsuits that seek to hold the industry accountable for its role in global warming. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/b...

During #ConfrontingCERAWeek 2026, Fenceline Watch stood in solidarity with tribal nations, local orgs, and activists to tell oil, gas, & petrochemical industry execs that we don't want them poisoning our communities. #EnvironmentalJustice Read more: www.fencelinewatch.org/news-2/confr...

🤡 It’s April Fools’ Day–but greenwashing isn’t a joke.

Companies often say products are “sustainable” or “recyclable,” even when those claims don’t match reality. Our Greenwashed 2025 report breaks down real cases of greenwashing and explains the tactics to watch for: just-zero.org/reports/gree...

Proposed EPA rollbacks would put communities at greater risk for chemical disasters, workers and advocates warn WASHINGTON — Workers, lawmakers and environmental advocates gathered  this week to speak out against a proposed federal rule that would roll back protections for people who live near hazardous…

Proposed EPA rollbacks, such as the regulations on RMP facilities, would put communities at greater risk of chemical disasters. #EnvironmentalJustice www.thenewlede.org/2026/03/prop...

Yesterday, we & 44 organizations sent a letter to EPA Region 6 requesting a community outreach meeting since there hasn't been one in over a year. Swipe to read the full letter, see the other orgs who signed on. #EnvironmentalJustice

The destruction of sensitive Iranian infrastructure is an environmental disaster that will affect the health of Iranians for generations. Toxins are still being released into the air. #EnvironmentalJustice

Read the full letter: bit.ly/4mjVXxv

EPA Region 6 hasn't held a community outreach call since JANUARY 2025. They are responsible for 42M+ people across 5 states & 66 tribal nations. We & 44 other orgs sent a meeting request so they can update communities on what they've been doing in our region. #EnvironmentalJustice

Texas energy regulators, industry leaders face power demand questions amid growth of data centers | Houston Public Media The AI boom has dominated conversations at CERAWeek, the annual energy conference in Houston.

Not only do AI data centers drive up electricity costs for consumers through the energy they consume, but they also fuel the water crisis by drawing water from cities and towns to keep them cool — especially in a warming world. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/inf...

Dan's out! After being arrested for asking a simple question to Fow CEO Jim Fetterling at the CERAWeek conference, activist Dan Lê has been released. #environmentaljustice Read more about this action from @SABWaterkeeper docs.google.com/document/d/1...

TotalEnergies starts CERAWeek by saying it will end offshore wind projects, reinvest in oil and gas | Houston Public Media The French company, with a U.S. headquarters in Houston, made the announcement on the first day of the global energy conference being held this week at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

French-based TotalEnergies, which has violated the US's Clean Air Act for 4 years straight, will cancel plans for its offshore wind farm to take US tax dollars and reinvest in its oil and gas infrastructure, bolstering its presence in Texas. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...