New rules curtailing protests have alarmed some who fear an erosion of civil rights. They come as environmental protesters have intensified their tactics to draw attention to climate change.
An investigation by POLITICO's E&E News reveals discrimination against people of color and low-income households. But alleged civil rights violations would be difficult to prove in court.
When environmental disasters strike, those already discriminated against can be hit hardest. But marginalized communities can also set a model for resilience.
The 'father of environmental justice' discusses the legacy of his work, how systemic racism in agriculture is tied to the larger injustices faced by Black and brown communities, and what brings him hope in this moment.
The administration has pledged to make agriculture a cornerstone of its plan to fight warming, but also to tackle a legacy of discrimination that has pushed Black farmers off the land.
