# Environmental Justice on The No Agenda Show Environmental Justice comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2014 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** May 2014 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Asthma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asthma.md), [Carbon Emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [Equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [Gina Mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-mccarthy.md), [Michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [Abdul El-sayed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdul-el-sayed.md), [Activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Abdul El-Sayed, Environmental Justice and Political Memes - **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-02 - **Time:** 1:24:35–1:36:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/abdul-el-sayed-environmental-justice-and-political-memes.md Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed is featured in a leaked clip discussing "environmental justice" and his strategy to use "memes" to move public policy. El-Sayed, a former Soros Fellow, describes himself as a "political entrepreneur" and suggests that primarying opponents like John Fetterman is akin to putting an "ogre on a pike." The hosts characterize his rhetoric as a chilling pursuit of power through linguistic manipulation. Keywords: [abdul el-sayed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abdul-el-sayed.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), soros fellowship, [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md), fetterman, political entrepreneur ### Climate Corps Expansion and Environmental Justice Initiatives - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 9:23–11:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/climate-corps-expansion-and-environmental-justice-initiatives.md President Joe Biden announced the launch of the Climate Corps, a program modeled after the Peace Corps intended to put 20,000 young people to work in clean energy. Biden pledged to triple this number over the next decade while aiming to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030. Concerns are raised about the funding and long-term political implications of creating a large-scale government-employed youth workforce. Keywords: [climate corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-corps.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [peace corps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peace-corps.md) ### Rachel Levine, HHS Climate Change Health Equity Initiative - **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-18 - **Time:** 2:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/rachel-levine-hhs-climate-change-health-equity-initiative.md Admiral Rachel Levine of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new initiatives targeting climate-related health issues in Black communities. The Office for Climate Change and Health Equity claims Black Americans are more susceptible to climate-related health risks and report higher levels of anxiety regarding environmental impacts. The program aims to empower community leaders through HHS-led resources and weekly updates. Keywords: [rachel levine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-levine.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md) ### Biden Administration Launches American Climate Corps - **Episode:** [1592: Vermox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-21 - **Time:** 2:51:06–2:59:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox/chapter/biden-administration-launches-american-climate-corps.md The Biden administration has announced the "American Climate Corps," a workforce initiative intended to train 20,000 young people for jobs in the renewable energy sector. The program, modeled after the New Deal-era Civilian Conservation Corps, will focus on projects like wetland restoration and forest management. Critics express concern that the initiative could lead to a "brown shirt" style enforcement of environmental regulations. Keywords: american climate corps, [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), new deal, [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md) ### Kamala Harris Equity Comments on Disaster Relief - **Episode:** [1491: Nyet Bluffski](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-02 - **Time:** 23:41–24:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski/chapter/kamala-harris-equity-comments-on-disaster-relief.md Vice President Kamala Harris suggests that disaster recovery resources should be distributed based on "equity" to address disparities in low-income communities. The hosts criticize this approach, arguing that natural disasters impact all residents regardless of socioeconomic status. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [disaster relief](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disaster-relief.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [hurricane ian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-ian.md) ### Environmental Justice, Mustafa Ali, Clean Air Act - **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-03 - **Time:** 34:31–46:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/environmental-justice-mustafa-ali-clean-air-act.md Mustafa Ali, former head of the Environmental Justice Program at the EPA, discusses the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Clean Power Plan. Ali argues that the decision destabilizes efforts to protect communities of color from air pollution and hinders the U.S. goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The discussion questions the expansion of the EPA's mission into "climate justice" and global policing of pollution. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), mustafa ali, [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [clean air act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-air-act.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md) ### EPA Clean Truck Proposal, Mayor Pete's EV Push - **Episode:** [1432: Dry Holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-11 - **Time:** 2:08:46–2:16:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/epa-clean-truck-proposal-mayor-pete-s-ev-push.md EPA Administrator Michael Regan announces new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, framing the move as a matter of "environmental justice" for communities of color living near freight routes. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promotes a $5 billion investment in EV charging networks. The hosts mock the technical explanations regarding "soot" and "nitrogen oxides," characterizing the officials as career bureaucrats pushing an unaffordable agenda. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [michael regan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-regan.md), [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), nitrogen oxides, [soot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soot.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md) ### Environmental Justice Scorecard, Infrastructure Bill Law - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 2:35:41–2:39:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/environmental-justice-scorecard-infrastructure-bill-law.md The Justice 40 initiative, originally an executive order, has reportedly been codified into law via the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. This includes the development of an "environmental justice scorecard" and screening tools to identify disadvantaged communities. The hosts express concern over the lack of transparency regarding how these billions of dollars will be allocated and what constitutes "equitable decision-making." Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [scorecard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scorecard.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), disadvantaged communities, [law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law.md) ### EcoTrust and the Concept of Frontline Communities - **Episode:** [1389: Wigglesworth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-10 - **Time:** 43:28–45:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1389-wigglesworth/chapter/ecotrust-and-the-concept-of-frontline-communities.md The term "frontline communities" is being used by organizations like EcoTrust to describe low-income neighborhoods and communities of color most affected by climate change. Critics argue that this framing leverages environmental issues to push agendas related to race and gender. The discussion questions the universal nature of climate impacts versus this specific sociological targeting. Keywords: ecotrust, frontline communities, [climate justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-justice.md), [social equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-equity.md), [environmentalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmentalism.md) ### Environmental Health Sciences, Social Justice Advocacy - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 2:14:02–2:16:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/environmental-health-sciences-social-justice-advocacy.md Professors at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health praised students for their commitment to "environmental and social justice" and "diversity, equity, and inclusion." The curriculum appears designed to produce "change-makers" and activists who will prioritize social impact over traditional public health duties like restaurant inspections. Keywords: [environmental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-health.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inclusion.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) ### Jonas Salk, EPA Environmental Justice, and Asthma - **Episode:** [1336: Climate Crisis Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-08 - **Time:** 2:15:46–2:18:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/jonas-salk-epa-environmental-justice-and-asthma.md EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy addresses the Hip Hop Caucus, highlighting how climate change disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities. She notes that African-American children are five times more likely to die from asthma attacks exacerbated by air pollution and rising temperatures. The segment also references scientists Jonas Salk and Richard Feynman to argue that science should be a dialogue with nature rather than a rule by majority. Keywords: jonas salk, richard feynman, [gina mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-mccarthy.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), hip hop caucus, [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [asthma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asthma.md) ### Fossil Fuel Transition, Kanye West Write-In Song and Outro - **Episode:** [1280: Deplatformed Duo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1280-deplatformed-duo.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-24 - **Time:** 3:03:26–3:15:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1280-deplatformed-duo/chapter/fossil-fuel-transition-kanye-west-write-in-song-and-outro.md Environmental groups including Greenpeace are pressuring Joe Biden to ban fracking and transition away from fossil fuels, despite his campaign claims to the contrary. The episode concludes with a musical tribute to Kanye West's 2020 presidential write-in campaign and a satirical "A is for Adam" alphabet reading. The hosts sign off from "Opportunity Zone 33" in Austin, Texas. Keywords: [greenpeace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenpeace.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [kanye west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kanye-west.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md) ### Tom Steyer, Environmental Justice and Racial Rhetoric - **Episode:** [1208: Weeping Angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-19 - **Time:** 9:16–11:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels/chapter/tom-steyer-environmental-justice-and-racial-rhetoric.md Candidate Tom Steyer faced criticism for his debate performance, specifically his phrasing regarding "black and brown communities" unable to breathe clean air. Despite his background in the coal industry, Steyer positioned climate change as his top priority and pledged to declare a national emergency on day one of his presidency. His delivery was noted for a perceived lack of authenticity and unusual physical mannerisms during the broadcast. Keywords: [tom steyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-steyer.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [coal industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-industry.md), racial rhetoric ### Flint Water Crisis, Indigenous Communities, Green New Deal Jobs - **Episode:** [1093: Right Puberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-09 - **Time:** 55:25–58:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1093-right-puberty/chapter/flint-water-crisis-indigenous-communities-green-new-deal-jobs.md The Green New Deal is presented as a solution for underserved communities, specifically citing the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Proponents argue that fixing infrastructure in "frontline" and indigenous communities would create millions of jobs. The discussion questions the long-term sustainability of these jobs once specific infrastructure projects, like pipe replacement, are completed. Keywords: [flint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flint.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), black and brown communities, [plumbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plumbers.md) ### Nancy Pelosi Invokes Religion in Climate Change Defense - **Episode:** [935: Phallocentric Age](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-04 - **Time:** 23:54–27:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/935-phallocentric-age/chapter/nancy-pelosi-invokes-religion-in-climate-change-defense.md House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi utilized religious rhetoric to criticize the withdrawal from the Paris Accord, citing a moral responsibility to be "stewards of God's creation." She referenced Pope Francis's encyclical, Laudato Si', and attempted to appeal to the evangelical community by framing climate action as an act of worship. This shift in messaging is viewed as a strategic attempt to win over religious voters for the 2018 midterms. 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