Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

Fighting to improve the quality of life
for the communities most affected by the climate crisis.

Advancing environmental equality and justice throughout the state of Nevada

 

The NEJC is a coalition of Nevada-based organizations united in the fight for intersectional climate action and environmental justice. Through grassroots organizing and policy advocacy, NEJC is working to prioritize justice in the fight to protect our state’s natural resources through a social and racial equity lens, to ensure a just transition away from extractive industries, and liberate frontline communities from environmental hardships.

Current Work

We are convinced that reforestation means more than just planting trees. Our approach strives for an ecologically, socially and also economically sustainable solution that benefits everyone.
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The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition is a network of organizations committed to ensuring that equity, justice, and sustainability are brought into governmental decision making in the face of climate change.

Meet Our Partners

These trusts, foundations and other organisations are making important contributions to our restoration work across the world.

Press Releases & In the News

Residents back new bill that would put an end to work conditions leading to thousands of hospital visits: ‘We want our voices to be heard’

“We want change that can help everyone.” by Matthew SwigonskiMay 5, 2025 Thanks to the regularity of extreme weather conditions in Las Vegas, residents are stepping up their support for legislation that would…

Citizen groups pan, business interests praise proposed rate process for Southwest Gas

By: Dana Gentry – May 1, 2025 5:00 am https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/05/01/citizen-groups-pan-business-interests-praise-proposed-rate-process-for-southwest-gas A bill before state lawmakers would allow Southwest Gas and other natural gas utilities in the state to ask the Public Utilities Commission…

Nevada residents press lawmakers to act on deadly heat and air quality risks
Record temperatures prompt push for environmental justice bills
Legislation would require utilities to publicly report data on household service shut offs
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