Webinar: Leading with Race in Climate Justice May 28 | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET As anti-DEI and anti-climate rhetoric intensifies at the federal level, what does it mean to lead with race in climate work today? How do we stay grounded in facts — and protect the impact of our work? Join Greenlining's Maria Barakat for a critical conversation featuring Jacqui Patterson (The Chisholm Legacy Project) and Dorcas Gilmore, Esq. (Gilmore Khandhar, LLC). We’ll unpack what recent federal actions really mean for climate justice and explore how grassroots orgs are continuing to lead with race, build resilience, and protect our communities. Register now: https://bit.ly/3H2Ja1T (fb)

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to block California’s clean air authority—jeopardizing EV progress and the health of frontline communities. “The impact is going to be felt by the low-income disadvantaged communities and communities of color,” said Roman Partida-Lopez, senior legal counsel at equity organization The Greenlining Institute. “We have an opportunity to continue to push on ensuring that we’re creating a healthier, more equitable future for our communities and by denying these waivers, we’re doing the opposite.” Thank you KQED News for this important coverage. Read the full article here: (fb)