The 19th spoke to Jalonne White-Newsome, who headed environmental justice initiatives under Biden, about the executive orders aimed at dismantling its progress.
Environmental Justice
Carbon Emissions Harm Women’s Mental Health — to Suicidal Extents, New Study Finds
Oil and gas plants disproportionately harm women of color and low-income women by exposing them to chemicals that put them at a higher risk of dire health issues.
A Troubling Diagnosis Led This Grandmother Into Environmental Activism
Sharon Lavigne of Louisiana fights against the construction of industrial plants, saying pollutants have harmed her health and that of area residents.
Generations of Women Protesting Climate Change — Together
Scared for the future, these grandmothers, mothers and children are on a shared mission to save the planet.
Meet the State Senator Behind Vermont’s Historic Climate Bill
Sen. Anne Watson, a lead sponsor of the Climate Superfund Act, wants to hold Big Oil accountable for environmental damage.
How Deb Haaland Is Honoring Her Ancestors Through Leadership
Haaland is the first Native woman to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior, whose history harmed the community she’s trying to protect.
U.S. Grassroots Organizer Wins International Environmental Activism Award
Andrea Vidaurre has dedicated herself to battling California’s significant smog problem. Because of that work, she was named a 2024 Goldman Prize winner.
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
Bringing Soil Health to Indigenous Communities
Scientist Lydia Jennings is leading an effort to improve Native lands traversed by gas pipelines and scarred by mining.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends
Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.
Flying Over L.A. to Study the Dirtiest Air in America
Eva Pfannerstill and her team at Berkeley have taken 16 flights to pinpoint the most dangerous pollutants that Angelenos breathe.
Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors
Whether it’s in West Africa or Ohio, Garima Raheja wants to empower residents to monitor air pollution — and take steps to protect themselves.
Using Supercomputers and Wearables to Monitor Air Pollution
Fusing modeling, wearable sensors and new science, Cesunica Ivey hopes to improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
Meet the Winners of Our 2022 Women In Science Incentive Prize
We’re awarding $5,000 grants to female scientists working to improve public health as chemicals, microplastics and other pollutants contaminate the air we breathe.
As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech
Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.
Fumes From a Meat Rendering Plant Spurred These Mother-Daughter Activists to Action
Dr. Venise Curry and her mother, Mary Curry, took on a battle with Darling Meat in Fresno, alleging pollution has led to asthma.
Young Women Take on the Mantle of Climate Activism
After the COP26 climate summit left some people disappointed, young women continue to fight for the climate around the globe.
How Greta Thunberg Is Inspiring an Entire Generation of Young Women
The teenage climate activist’s impassioned and emotional message is resonating powerfully with young students around the world.
Debra Haaland
The Democratic Party activist is running for an open seat in the U.S. House representing New Mexico. She would become the first Native American woman in Congress.