On April 21, 2023, the eve of Earth Day, President Biden continued his Administration's spotlight on environmental justice issues by signing Executive Order 14096, entitled.
Biden signed Executive Order 14096, aka Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, to address adverse human health effects of federal programs on minority and low income populations
President Biden issued Executive Order 14096 first Environmental Justice EO in 30 years. Aimed at protecting vulnerable communities from pollution and giving communities more input in federal action impacting them. Rules people must be informed of toxic substance emissions.
On April 21, 2023, President Biden announced new initiatives to further his administration’s commitment to addressing the impact of climate change on communities “with environmental.