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Obama administration advances efforts to protect health of U.S. communities overburdened by pollution

Federal agencies sign environmental justice memorandum of understanding

WASHINGTON (EPA) – Building on its commitment to ensuring strong protection from environmental and health hazards for all Americans, the Obama administration announced Aug. 4 that federal agencies have agreed to develop environmental justice strategies to protect the health of people living in communities overburdened by pollution and provide the public with annual progress reports on their efforts. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P.

Obama administration convenes environmental leaders at historic White House environmental justice forum

WASHINGTON (EPA) – Five Cabinet secretaries and senior officials from a wide range of federal agencies and offices participated in the first White House Forum on Environmental Justice today, illustrating the Obama administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have strong federal protection from environmental and health hazards.

EPA hosts historic meeting on environmental justice

Obama administration cabinet members show commitment to healthy environment and strong economy for all Americans