Environmental justice means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other Federal activities that affect human health and the environment so that people:
(i) are fully protected from disproportionate and adverse human health and environmental effects (including risks) and hazards, including those related to climate change, the cumulative impacts of environmental and other burdens, and the legacy of racism or other structural or systemic barriers; and
(ii) have equitable access to a healthy, sustainable, and resilient environment in which to live, play, work, learn, grow, worship, and engage in cultural and subsistence practices.
The following pages detail how the Department of Energy (DOE) implements environmental justice within the Department.
- Community Engagement Initiatives
- DOE Environmental Justice Documents and Publications
- DOE Environmental Justice Frequently Asked Questions
- DOE Environmental Justice Strategy Updates/Revisions
- History of Environmental Justice at the Department of Energy
- Place-based Initiatives
- Resources to Overburdened, Underserved, and Economically Distressed Communities
- Youth/Student Opportunities