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Democracy Now!

What Does Biden's Executive Order on Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities?

This clip is from the April 25, 2023 broadcast.

As President Biden officially announces his reelection bid for 2024, "Democracy Now!" looks at his recent executive order establishing a new Office of Environmental Justice within the White House and requiring all federal agencies to weigh the environmental impact of policies on marginalized communities. Environmental groups welcomed the announcement but cautioned that Biden remains a major supporter of fossil fuels, including the controversial Willow project in Alaska, and that he has approved drilling projects on federal land faster than Trump did during his first two years in office. For more, we speak with Jade Begay, director of policy and advocacy at the NDN Collective. She is on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and joins us today in a personal capacity.
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