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The #MA legislature is considering a critical bill that would protect & empower communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution & environmental hazards. Specifically, An Act Relative to Environmental Justice in the Commonwealth will:
Protect communities from more pollution by expanding the requirements for state government environmental review to include potential for equitable outcomes when deciding whether to prohibit polluting projects and approve benefits, such as expanded green spaces and resources.
Reduce public health inequities in overburdened communities by requiring the identification of adverse short- and long-term health consequences of a proposed project and measures to minimize public health damage.
Increase access to government and information by ensuring that information and public meetings regarding new projects are accessible to the communities being impacted.
Help ensure #EnvironmentalJustice for all communities across the Commonwealth by contacting your legislator and asking them to support #EJ4MA. #mapoli https://malegislature.gov/search/findmylegislator
