The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (Virtual Event)
Priority to speak during the meeting will be given to public commenters with comments relevant to current WHEJC charges. Every effort will be made to hear from as many registered public commenters during the time specified on the agenda. The WHEJAC is seeking comments relevant to: Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool; Environmental Justice Scorecard; Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations; and Climate Planning Preparedness, Response, Recovery, or Impacts. In addition, the following questions: What are the core elements of a multi-agency strategy apart from Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage that can address potential use of carbon management while protecting communities? Adverse health impacts from a changing climate disproportionally affects disadvantaged communities. What are the policies or programs that can address adverse health impacts before, during, and after extreme climate events? Tribal communities are disproportionately impacted by the ecosystem collapse caused by climate change that is destroying subsistence hunting, fishing, and growing traditional foods. How can the policies or programs of the federal government prevent and address these impacts?