Unequal Harvest: How Black and Brown Farmers Continue to Struggle Under USDA Policies — Change The Chamber (March 13, 2026) American farming has long been seen as a path to independence and generational wealth. Yet discriminatory policies and unequal access to federal resources have pushed many Black and B...

🚜 In 1920, 925,000 Black farmers owned 14% of U.S. farmland. Fewer than 50,000 remain. Today, Black & Brown #farmers face ongoing barriers to loans, technical support, and #USDA programs—generational wealth denied. #EJFriday

Food aid slashed, clinics closed, and 437K children out of school. Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, home to 1.4M Rohingya refugees, is reeling from USAID cuts. 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧 warns survival has become a desperate daily struggle. #EJFriday ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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The Gambia: A Small Nation with a Big Fish Problem — Change The Chamber (November 21, 2025) Foreign overfishing and fishmeal factories are stripping The Gambia’s waters, driving up food prices, and polluting coastal communities. Weak regulation and corruption have turned ...

Imagine living by the ocean and no longer being able to afford fish. In The Gambia, foreign-owned fleets and fishmeal factories are exporting survival itself. Overfishing, corruption, and #pollution are pushing coastal communities to the brink. #EJFriday

Womb with a View (of 1.5°C) — Change The Chamber (October 2, 2025) Extreme heat is putting pregnancies at risk, increasing the chances of stillbirth, preterm birth, and lasting health complications. At the same time, rising temperatures are making d...

From Kingston to Kansas, #extremeheat is reshaping fertility and #maternalhealth. 𝐋𝐲𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 and 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 uncover the crisis in the latest installment of CTC’s #OurClimateOurHealth Series. #ClimateFriday #EJFriday ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Colombian Farmers’ Environmental Crisis — Change The Chamber (July 31, 2025) Colombian farmers, Afro-Colombians, and Indigenous communities bear the brunt of environmental impacts in Colombia. Deforestation, rising water levels, and extreme weather events have ...

Flooded farms, poisoned rivers, disappearing crops. Colombia’s food system is unraveling. Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities are on the frontlines, bearing the worst. A critical story from 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐳𝐚𝐤 this #EJFriday. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#ICE raids are scaring #immigrants away from public meetings, so toxic plants get built without a fight. When the most affected can’t speak, #polluters win. That’s not a side effect. It’s the strategy!
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Climate disasters don’t hit everyone equally. In Maui, the #wildfires fueled not just destruction, but gender violence, exploitation, and deepening inequality. #ClimateJustice IS gender justice. #EJFriday
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The Role of Immigrant “Second Responders”—What the LA Wildfires Teach Us - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Disaster recovery takes a long time. Policy and philanthropy need to support second responders, many of whom are immigrants.

When #wildfires ripped through LA, #immigrant “second responders” mobilized relief, cleared rubble, and rebuilt lives. They weren’t just helping, they were holding the city together. #EJFriday

The Ecofeminist Movement Is Surging. Here’s What Its Advocates Want - Inside Climate News More women are connecting environmental degradation with attacks on women's rights, seeing both as rooted in similar values. They’re drawing on personal experiences and reams of research to make their...

#ClimateJustice isn’t just about carbon. Women leading the #Ecofeminist movement are exposing how the same forces driving climate change also drive inequality and violence. #EJFriday

Trump Moves to Gut Low-Income Energy Assistance as Summer Heat Descends and Electricity Prices Rise - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Gutting the federal office responsible for administering energy bill assistance will make it even harder for Americans to make ends meet and stay safe in their homes.

As heat rises and energy prices climb, the administration’s 2026 budget cuts all funding for low-income energy help. Millions face impossible choices, paying bills or surviving dangerous heat, putting vulnerable communities at serious risk. #EJFriday

Trump's first 100 days shredded millions in funding for Indigenous peoples In his first 100 days, President Trump cut millions from already-underfunded budgets for Indigenous climate, health and education programs.

For groups like Kingdom Pathways, recent funding cuts are more than just numbers. They represent the loss of critical support for #climate, health, and education initiatives in vulnerable #Indigenous communities. #EJFriday

Climate shocks and volatile currencies hike debt burdens Least-developed countries and island nations are struggling with crippling debt levels in the face of crisis made worse by climate shocks

#Climate disasters and currency fluctuations are pushing poor countries deeper into debt, forcing them to cut back on essential services like healthcare and education. With each crisis, it’s the most vulnerable who pay the price. #EJFriday

In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' Black communities get all of the pollution, few of the jobs A new study confirms what residents in Louisiana oil towns have long suspected: They get all the pollution but very few of the jobs.

In Louisiana's “Cancer Alley”, Black communities bear the brunt of pollution while missing out on jobs from the very industry harming them. A new study highlights the ongoing inequities we’re still facing. #EJFriday #EnvironmentalJustice

Climate Justice Isn’t Dead A former White House official explains why he believes the Trump administration's efforts to kill environmental programs will fail

Rolling back #environmentaljustice? Good luck. The legal system and public resistance are not here for scrapping efforts that protect vulnerable communities from pollution and health risks. #EJFriday

Climate change isn’t fair but Tony Juniper’s new book explains how a green transition could be ‘just’ There have always been tensions between developed and developing countries in terms of what is ‘fair’. A new book explains what needs to shift.

Tony Juniper's new book Just Earth makes a powerful case for a green transition rooted in #socialjustice. Tackling inequality and the environmental crisis together could be the key to a fairer, #sustainable future. #EJFriday theconversation.com/climate-chan...

Why Indigenous nations are walking away from pipeline talks in Michigan Experts say tribes are protesting federal agencies as Trump fast-tracks oil and gas projects.

Tribes in Michigan are fed up. After being ignored in pipeline talks, they’ve walked away to protect their land, water, and rights. Line 5 is fast-tracked, but the fight is far from over. #EJFriday #EnvironmentalJustice grist.org/indigenous/w...

Survival Strategies: The Next Chapter of Environmental Justice - JSTOR Daily The environmental justice movement may look to the past to determine how to move forward during times of austerity.

The #environmentaljustice movement is fighting for survival in a world that keeps pushing marginalized communities to the sidelines. From toxic infrastructure to policy rollbacks, activists are building coalitions and refusing to be silenced. #EJFriday

Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting 'environmental justice' Senate Democrats accuse the Environmental Protection Agency of breaking the law when they cancelled grants worth more than $1.5 billion focused on improving the environment in minority communities hit...

Lead poisoning prevention? Community air quality projects? $1.5 billion meant to protect our most vulnerable communities? Erased! This is an attack on our generation's right to a livable planet. #EJFriday

The end of the EPA’s fight to protect overpolluted communities Two former EPA staffers on what the closure of the agency’s environmental justice offices means for the country and the "irony" of Trump’s agenda.

The EPA’s move to eliminate #environmentaljustice offices signals a major setback for the communities already hit hardest by pollution. This deregulation won’t protect anyone but the polluters! #EJFriday

‘Our people are hungry’: What federal food aid cuts mean in a warming world The USDA’s decision to cut $1 billion worth of food aid is causing layoffs, supply shortfalls, and the end of donations at charitable groups across the country — all as hunger continues to climb.

In a warming world with more extreme weather, hunger is rising. Cuts to federal food aid are leaving communities vulnerable and making it harder for families to access the nourishment they need. #EJFriday

‘Never Let Anyone Break Your Spirit’: How an Environmental Justice Forefather Is Thinking About Our Current Moment - Inside Climate News Plus some lessons in perseverance inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., himself.

Reflecting on the struggles for #environmentaljustice, it’s clear that grassroots organizing and community resilience are crucial. Even in the face of setbacks, we must never let anyone break our spirit in the fight for a healthier, fairer planet. #EJFriday

Advocates: Trump cuts won't end environmental justice in U.S. Environmental justice experts from the Biden administration discussed the Trump reversals of U.S. policies toward climate change, renewable energy, and environmental justice.

Cuts to #environmentaljustice programs won’t stop the fight! Advocates say communities are pushing forward: “Environmental justice didn’t start with the federal government and it won’t end with it.” #EJFriday

Naming Justice: The Movement to Replace Harmful Place Names in South Dakota — Change The Chamber (January 22, 2025) Across the country, thousands of harmful and inaccurate place names identify our outdoor spaces and geographic regions, often bearing terms used to degrade minority groups.

In South Dakota, many #placenames reflect painful histories tied to minority groups, continuing to harm communities of color. While there have been some efforts to rename these locations, addressing these injustices remains vital for promoting true healing. #EJFriday

Wildfires bring pollution hazards for unhoused people in LA: ‘Like breathing in lead’ As officials urge people to stay indoors, those experiencing homelessness struggle to shield themselves from toxic air

Wildfires in L.A. created serious pollution risks for the unhoused, forcing many to find shelter from toxic smoke. Angel, a 56-year-old in a camper, faces respiratory issues with limited resources. Despite efforts, support is still falling short for those in need. #EJFriday #environmentaljustice

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1.6 Billion in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants | US EPA EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1.6 Billion in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants

Exciting news! The Biden-Harris Admin just announced nearly $1.6 billion in grants for community-driven #environmentaljustice projects! It’s amazing to see our communities getting the support they need to combat pollution and #ActOnClimate. #IRA #EJFriday

Don’t miss the latest episode of "Let's Talk About Climate"! Host Erika Pietrzak chats with Kimberly Smith from The Wilderness Society about the challenges #Indigenous communities face in the U.S. and the importance of #climatejustice. #EJFriday

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Indigenous peoples snubbed at plastic pollution summit “This entire process has been a violation,” said one Indigenous representative who engaged in protest at the summit.

At the U.N. plastic treaty talks, #Indigenous leaders protested for a voice in negotiations that ignored their rights. Their call for inclusion highlights the urgent need for respect and recognition in #environmental discussions. #EJFriday #environmentaljustice

LISTEN: Ufuoma Ovienmhada on toxic prisons “I really align with the broader movement of organizers, community members and researchers who want to see our government invest in public infrastructure and resources that address core drivers of cri...

Check out Ufuoma Ovienmhada's powerful take on the harsh realities of U.S. prisons and how #environmental injustice affects those behind bars. It's an eye-opening conversation that connects the dots between our environment and #socialjustice! #EJFriday #environmentaljustice

UNICEF: Extreme Heatwaves Will Impact 8x More Children by 2050 - EcoWatch A new UNICEF report has found that eight times more children will experience extreme heatwaves globally by 2050.

@unicefusa.org's report warns that by 2050, extreme #heatwaves could impact 8x more children. Regions like South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa will be hit hardest, linking rising temperatures to increased disease risks and mental health challenges. #EJFriday
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