Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

Outcry to Allocate Budget Surplus to Nevada’s Severe Environmental Injustice

Outcry to Allocate Budget Surplus to Nevada’s Severe Environmental Injustice  *Interviews Available Upon Request* Carson City, NV – This past Monday, an estimated $250 million dollar surplus was found for Governor Lombardo’s  State fiscal budget for the next two years, leading many in the legislature to question the allocation of these funds. The Nevada Environmental […]

Nevada Leaders Discuss New Environmental Laws And Next Steps To Protect Our Silver State As Feds Release New Guidance

*Pre-recorded Interviews & B-Roll Here (No credit needed)* ** INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ** Las Vegas, NV.- Today, the same day that FEMA and the Federal Government released new guidance to increase community resilience against extreme temperature-related weather, Nevada Leaders gathered to discuss the newly passed laws that aim to combat high temperatures and protect […]

The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition Celebrates the Victories for Environmental Justice in the 82nd Legislative Session

*Pre-recorded Interview Here (No credit needed)* ** INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ** Carson City, NV.- The 82nd Nevada Legislative Session made history by having a record-breaking number of bills related to Environmental Justice. However, not all of these bills made it out of the session, leaving hard-working Nevadans with a sour taste in their mouth.  […]

[VIDEO/SOT INSIDE] Environmental Justice Day Declaration + Excessive Heat Workers

“Environmental Justice Day Declaration”  Outdoor Workers and the Environmental Justice Coalition Talk About the Human Impact of Excessive Heat in Nevada  FULL LIVE STREAM HERE HERE VIDEO, PICTURES AND ONE ON ONE SOUND BITES (ENGLISH AND SPANISH)* Carson City, NV – Today the Nevada Legislature hosted its first Environmental Justice Day in coordination with the […]

Families to Discuss Legislative Priorities and Excessive Heat with Legislators

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: February 25th,2023CONTACTS: Angel Sandoval, 702-610-6574, asandoval@nrealmedia.com ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Nevada Legislators and Environmentalists to Discuss How Excessive Heat is Affecting Workers and Other Legislative Priorities Personal stories of workers and families impacted by climate change to be shared during the meeting  Today Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00PM PT Tacotarian Mexican Restaurant  1130 S […]

Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition Announces New Coordinator

For Immediate Release, February 03, 2022 Contact: Cinthia Moore, (702) 338-8084, nejc.coordinator@gmail.com Nevada — Today, the Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition, a coalition of 14 Nevada-based organizations united in the fight for intersectional climate action and environmental justice, announces the hiring of their first Coalition Coordinator, Cinthia Moore.  Moore has been advocating for environmental justice as […]

Nevada Climate Strategy Fails To Prioritize Justice

Nevada Climate Strategy Fails To Prioritize Justice Nevada — The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition’s partner organizations provided initial reactions to the state’s climate strategy released by the Nevada Climate Initiative (NCI) and Governor Sisolak yesterday evening. The strategy is a good start, but omits much of the bold action necessary to meet the scientific realities […]