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The report analyzes survey data from April 2023 to determine how different segments of the U.S. population perceive the unequal impacts of climate change. It finds that while awareness of the term 'climate justice' is low (34%), support for its goals increases to 53% once those goals are explained. Support is strongest among the 'Alarmed' and 'Concerned' segments, who are also most likely to recognize that climate change disproportionately harms lower-income people and people of color, though few respondents across all groups recognize a disproportionate harm to women.

The guide 'Creative Climate Justice in Norway' calls on the Norwegian performing arts and cultural sectors to shift their focus from individual environmental measures to systemic change. It highlights the contradiction between Norway's domestic green initiatives and its role as a major oil and gas exporter, arguing that this policy disproportionately harms the Global South and reinforces colonial and racist structures. The document provides a roadmap for cultural workers to advocate for climate justice, divest from fossil fuels, and amplify the voices of frontline communities.

The report finds that while only 34% of Americans are familiar with the term 'climate justice,' a majority (53%) support its goals after receiving a description. There is significant political polarization regarding the causes of climate vulnerability, though a large majority of registered voters support specific climate justice policies, such as increasing green spaces and energy efficiency in low-income communities. Approximately 44% of registered voters are more likely to vote for candidates who support climate justice.

The report details CAPE's 2023 efforts to reduce toxic exposures in Canada, highlighting the passage of Bill S-5 to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the launch of the Place-Based Power Project focusing on extraction impacts in Northern B.C., Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.

The document reviews the 2022 activities of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), focusing on its Concluding Observations for the United States, France, and Cameroon. It highlights the Committee's concerns over the disproportionate impacts of climate change and extractive industries on racial and ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples. Additionally, it discusses the development of General Recommendation No. 37 on the right to health, noting civil society efforts to ensure the climate crisis and environmental racism are integrated into this framework, supported by findings from the IPCC and WHO.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) urges the Government of Canada to adopt a 'planetary health' framework in its federal budget, arguing that climate change is the most significant global health threat of the 21st century. Key recommendations include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 140% below 2005 levels by 2030, phasing out fossil fuel subsidies by 2023, and redirecting public finance from Export Development Canada (EDC) away from fossil fuels. CAPE also advocates for a 'wellbeing economy' that defines success beyond GDP, increased funding for the National Adaptation Strategy, and an additional $200 million for the Chemicals Management Plan to protect vulnerable populations from toxic pollution.

The document is a formal request to the Canadian government to pass Bill C-226, which would create the country's first law addressing environmental racism. The signatories argue that Canada has a documented pattern of placing polluting industries in Indigenous and racialized communities and requires a national strategy to ensure equal protection from environmental hazards.

A coalition of environmental justice advocates, including Earthjustice and the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, submitted comments on the New Jersey DEP's proposed Environmental Justice (EJ) rules. The coalition argues for a narrow interpretation of the 'compelling public interest' exception, specifically opposing the use of economic benefits or job creation as justifications for permitting new polluting facilities in overburdened communities. They recommend expanding public notification radii to five kilometers, refining the definitions of 'new facility' and 'incinerator' to include technologies like pyrolysis and gasification, and adopting more sensitive air quality metrics based on WHO guidelines rather than EPA NAAQS. The document also emphasizes that race is the strongest predictor of pollution burden in New Jersey, citing historical redlining and systemic failures in DEP's permitting and enforcement processes as drivers of environmental racism.

A September 2022 report by GreenLatinos, based on a Consumer Reports survey, finds high interest in electric vehicles across all US racial and ethnic groups, including marginalized communities. However, adoption is hindered by systemic barriers. While white and Asian respondents are more concerned with the initial purchase price, Black and Latino respondents are more concerned with maintenance and repair costs. Charging infrastructure is a universal concern, but marginalized groups face greater challenges due to higher rates of renting or living in multi-family housing, and they express higher concerns regarding personal safety at public charging stations. The report emphasizes that personal experience with EVs strongly correlates with purchase intent and recommends targeted financial incentives, expanded public charging, and culturally relevant community outreach to bridge the adoption gap.

The document expresses a mix of support and concern regarding the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. While praising the $369 billion investment in clean energy, environmental justice, and health affordability, the signatories criticize the bill's continued support for fossil fuel leasing and its reliance on carbon capture and nuclear energy. The organizations call for further executive action to freeze oil and gas permits and the passage of the Environmental Justice for All Act to protect frontline communities.

Civil society organizations are calling for the immediate passage of Bill C-226, which would create Canada's first legal framework to assess and prevent environmental racism. The authors argue that marginalized groups, particularly Indigenous peoples, suffer disproportionate impacts from polluting industries and environmental hazards, and they urge the government to implement a national strategy and accountability mechanisms to ensure equal protection and access to decision-making.

The document argues that while Bill S-5 is a 'workable starting point' for modernizing the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), it requires amendments to ensure the right to a healthy environment is not undermined by 'balancing' clauses and that the regime for prohibiting toxic substances is more certain and transparent.

The report synthesizes scientific evidence on the wide-ranging health impacts of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP), emphasizing its disproportionate effect on marginalized populations and its role in exacerbating COVID-19. It advocates for decisive policy, legislative, and regulatory interventions to reduce emissions and protect public health.

The report synthesizes evidence on the wide-ranging health risks of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP), noting that one-third of Canadians live within 250m of a major road. It details impacts across respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and reproductive systems, while highlighting that racialized and low-income populations bear a disproportionate burden. The document also analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic both exacerbated health risks and demonstrated the potential for air quality improvement through traffic restrictions. It concludes with recommendations for pollution control policies, active transport infrastructure, and urban greening.

The author urges journalists to ensure climate change remains a central part of the coverage for President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address. While acknowledging Biden's achievements—such as rejoining the Paris Agreement and signing a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill—the text highlights contradictions, including the continued approval of oil and gas permits and the failure of the Build Back Better bill. The author contends that the press should challenge overly optimistic narratives and hold both the administration and political obstructionists accountable, noting that the West's reliance on fossil fuels complicates the response to the crisis in Ukraine.

A coalition of organizations advocates for Colorado's Air Quality Control Commission to adopt clean truck rules to mitigate the health impacts of diesel pollution in marginalized communities, specifically those along the I-70 corridor.

Earthjustice denounces AES Puerto Rico for two decades of coal ash pollution in Guayama, citing contaminated groundwater, increased chronic disease rates, and an ineffective remediation plan. The statement highlights the failure of the EPA and local authorities to enforce the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule and calls for the immediate removal of toxic waste and restoration of the South Coast Aquifer.

The document details the environmental and public health crisis in Guayama, Puerto Rico, caused by Applied Energy Services (AES) and its mismanagement of coal ash since 2002. It highlights the contamination of the South Coast Aquifer and the failure of both the EPA and local authorities to enforce the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule. The text criticizes AES's proposed remediation plan as a 'sham' and reports on efforts by Earthjustice and the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee to hold the company accountable.

The CAPE Strategic Plan 2022–2024 establishes a framework to mobilize health professionals to advocate for planetary health in Canada. The plan is organized around six priorities: transitioning to a wellbeing economy, eliminating toxics, addressing the climate crisis, protecting nature, advancing equity and justice, and increasing organizational capacity. Key objectives include advocating for a legal right to a healthy environment, phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, and implementing a Quality of Life Framework in government decision-making.

The report analyzes the 2020-2021 outputs of seven UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies (HRTBs), noting a significant increase in climate-related references despite COVID-19 disruptions. It highlights a shift toward questioning developed nations on mitigation and fossil fuel extraction, alongside a consistent focus on adaptation and the participation of vulnerable groups. The document also examines key individual communications, such as Teitiota v. New Zealand and Sacchi et al. v. Argentina et al., which establish precedents for climate-induced human rights violations and extraterritorial jurisdiction.