President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person has a right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy community – now and into the future.
Guided by that core belief, the Biden-Harris Administration is leading the most ambitious environmental justice agenda in history.
“Environmental justice” means, in part, the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other Federal activities that affect human health and the environment.
Learn More About the Definition of Environmental Justice in Section 2 of Executive Order 14096
Administration Actions on Environmental Justice
The Biden-Harris Administration is confronting longstanding environmental injustices and inequities by taking actions that make a positive difference in people’s lives.
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Find Resources, tools and funding
The Biden-Harris Administration is ensuring all communities can access federal funding by providing trainings and much needed resources to help navigate federal programs, build relationships, and write strong grant proposals. These tools will help deploy funding from the President’s Investing in America agenda and programs covered by the Justice40 Initiative.
Environmental Justice Research
The National Science and Technology Council published an Environmental Justice Data and Research Plan to identify and address gaps in science, data, and research related to environmental justice.
Environmental Justice in Action
All people deserve to live in healthy, thriving communities. The President's Investing in America agenda is putting historic resources on the ground in communities across the country.
Join the American Climate Corps
Join the next generation of creators, thinkers, leaders, and doers, working together to tackle the climate crisis. Help build a clean energy and climate-resilient future in your own community and across the nation.
