On Saturday, October 21st, CRCQL and C4 members attended the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Environmental Justice Policy public comment meeting. This event was held at the ACCESS center in Chester–however, all of their previous meetings have been held virtually or outside of Chester, making it harder for residents to attend. All CRCQL members and C4 students spoke out with […]
The Flaws of DEP’s 2023 EJ Policy
The Department of Environmental Protection’s PA Environmental Justice Branch released the new EJ Policy of 2023. The policy hasn’t been updated since 2004. Read the full policy here. Here are the problems with the report. Even if you couldn’t make it to yesterday’s DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) meeting, you can still submit a public comment about their updated environmental justice policy, […]
‘We will not allow this environmental genocide’: Chester residents unite against Philly LNG task force – WHYY (8/22/23)
Read full article: https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-lng-task-force-chester-delaware-county The Philadelphia Liquefied Natural Gas Export Task Force met a wall of unified resistance in Chester for its plans to build an LNG terminal along the Delaware River. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth […]
