Welcome to Eco-Justice Collaborative ...
Ecological responsibility in linkage with social justice is what the world needs now. Healthy earth community requires advocacy and action on urgent environmental issues in ways that connect with struggles for social and economic justice. Eco-Justice envisions and values ecology and justice together, since there will be little environmental health without socio-economic justice, and vice-versa.- Dieter T. Hessel
What's Happening ...
Read about EJC's work in clean energy, coal ash, carbon capture and storage, and natural climate solutions. We strive to ensure there is a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity and opportunities for people of color.
CCS - A False Solution?
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. is now poised to invest literally hundreds of billions of dollars on carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure. This video was produced by EJC, along with its partners from the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines, to take a close look at the viability of CCS as a climate solution. What are its limitations for significantly reducing carbon emissions? And if not CCS, what can we do to immediately curtail rising global temperatures? Hear three experts weigh in on this important topic. Watch now ...
Transforming Agriculture to Respond to a Changing Climate
Did you know that just nine Midwestern states are responsible for 42% of all agricultural emissions in the U.S.? This report, co-authored by Pam Richart, Eco-Justice Collaborative and Melissa Gavin, RE-AMP Network, showcases the need for reform and the opportunities that exist to reduce emissions from this sector, while also restoring vital ecosystems; revitalizing rural communities; and addressing systemic racism and historic harms to farmers of color. Read more ...
CO2 Pipelines Are Dangerous
There is a mad dash to build CO2 pipelines across the Midwest, taking advantage of federal tax incentives. But, a recent announcement by PHMSA to adopt new safety measures for CO2 pipelines, and take enforcement action against Denbury Gulf Coast Pipeline Company for its failures in Satartia Mississippi, says what we've been saying all along: CO2 pipelines are dangerous. Watch our recent webinar, featuring a first responder to the pipeline rupture in Satartia, Mississippi. Click here to learn more.
About EJC ...
We are an-all volunteer organization that collaborates with others to get things done. We have closed coal-power plants, passed coal ash legislation, and now are working on natural climate solutions as a way to avert climate catastrophe. Click here to learn about our mission and work, and here to get to know our Board. Click the images below to learn about our work.
