Opinion: Marginalized communities need big environmental wins

TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY • April 21, 2024

For too long, communities of color have borne the brunt of environmental degradation, suffering the consequences of pollution and toxic industries that too often find their place in our neighborhoods. That’s why, when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its decision to limit tailpipe emissions and gas-powered cars, it was important to take a moment to celebrate this win — and to acknowledge how far we still have to go. ~ Russell Armstrong, Hip Hop Caucus