A New Chapter for Environmental Justice in California The passage of AB 1661 marks a significant shift in California's approach to environmental justice.
For decades, communities near refineries, highways, landfills, and oil wells have borne the brunt of pollution with little more than token gestures from industry or government.
The legacy of this neglect is evident: lower life expectancies, higher rates of asthma and heart conditions, and a collective anxiety that's hard to shake.