Environmental Justice Archives

Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women

February 12, 2026 The 19th News

Sacrificing public health regulations will disproportionately impact Black women

Toxic Inaction: Addressing Oakland’s Lead Crisis

May 22, 2025 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Oakland neighborhoods remain vulnerable to lead poisoning.

West Oakland residents fight for better air quality

December 18, 2024 Nikia Durgin

West Oakland residents face severe air quality challenges. Despite grassroots advocacy, their fight for environmental justice continues

A drone aerial shot of large pile of dark dust, which is coal, inside an open top container

SF Baykeeper Calls for Action: Submit Photo Evidence of Coal Pollution in Oakland

October 17, 2023 Momo Chang

SF Baykeeper is requesting photos of coal pollution in specific areas of Oakland to petition the US EPA for stricter regulations on uncovered coal trains, citing health risks and environmental concerns due to coal dust contamination.

Youth Climate Strike hits Bay Area streets

November 22, 2019 Iris Crawford

Hundreds marched in San Francisco during the during September 2019 Youth Climate Strike.