MWEJN Member & Partner News
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April Partner Highlight: People for Community Recovery
People for Community Recovery is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of Chicago residents living in communities most impacted by environmental pollution.
March Partner Highlight: Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition
This month, meet our partners at the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. MEJC has based their work and relationships in the core belief of achieving justice for those of us who are at the margins, and most impacted by intersecting mechanisms of oppression, in the fight against the climate crisis.
February Partner Highlight: Just Transition Northwest Indiana
What’s All the Hubbub? Understanding the Risks of the MachH2 Hydrogen Project
While hydrogen offers an important alternative to electrification in the clean energy economy, not all forms of hydrogen are created equal. Many worry that the MachH2 hub will further entrench environmental and community pollution and fossil fuel dependence.
Here Comes the Sun: Solar Justice Projects Across the Midwest
MWEJN partner organizations throughout the region are removing barriers to solar access and creating community-generated power.
Fight Against Line 5 Continues with Tribal Appeal on New Permit
In December four Michigan tribes filed a notice of appeal in response to Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) permit issuance to Enbridge for Line 5 reconstruction. Here’s what it could mean for the fight to stop the pipeline.
January Partner Highlight: We The People of Detroit
“Justice Comes of Age” BiG Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center Launch Event
Register now for the free launch event of Blacks in Greens’ EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center!
Public Commenting Periods on EPA Policies Ends Next Week
Next Monday, January 16th marks the deadline for public commenting on two EPA policy updates. In 2024, the EPA is making changes to its Meaningful Involvement Policies, and is looking to improve drinking water safety with their Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Midwest Environmental Justice Network & Partners Selected as Thriving Communities Regional Grantmaker
Alongside our regional grantmaker partners, the NDN Collective, RE-AMP and The Minneapolis Foundation, we will be collaborating to administer $40 million in small grants to Tribes and grassroots Environmental Justice organizations throughout the EPA’s Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin). Our goal is to ensure that these dollars reach as many Native, remote, rural and urban Environmental Justice communities as possible.
COP28 At A Glance: MWEJN Reports Back
Indigenous nations, the global south, turtle island and over 100 countries recognize the urgency to phase out fossil fuels, and the need for real solutions to climate injustice across the globe. Despite this public recognition of the need to stop current extractive economies, governments, and industries in order to end carbon emissions, this year’s COP28 United Nations commitment scratched the surface.
December Partner Highlight: Dream of Wild Health
We had some major end-of-year highlights and announcements, including a Partner Highlight on Dream of Wild Health’s 25th anniversary celebration.
Line 5 Fight Will Have Major Impact for Michigan Voters in 2024 Election
Activists and organizers throughout the state will be watching how President Biden addresses one of the most important policy topics in Michigan on his campaign trail this coming year.
EPA Announces Community Change Grant Program
Last month, the Biden-Harris administration announced the allocation of an estimated $2 billion in funding for supporting community-driven projects that invest in clean energy, build climate resilience, and create capacity for addressing climate justice issues.
Follow MWEJN Partner Orgs at #COP28 Dubai
Blacks in Green Announce New Website, Community Voices in Energy
A new website called Community Voices in Energy to help communities nationwide voice their opinions on energy decisions that affect them.
November 2023 Newsletter
Minnesota Organizations Launch Statewide Clean Heat Campaign
CRAFT Online Action at FERMI 2 Public Permit Hearing
