Exposure 2024: An RFF Series on Environmental Justice
An event series exploring how interdisciplinary research can inform better policy design and public investments to address inequities, past and present
About the Event Series
The Environmental Justice Movement has been a part of community conversations for decades and has finally become a focus of national policy. For many low-income neighborhoods, households of color, tribal communities, and other marginalized groups, environmental injustice compounds a legacy of social, economic, and political disenfranchisement.
In 2021–2022, Resources for the Future (RFF) and the Urban Institute hosted a series of webinars known as Exposure to bring academic, government, and community leaders together to assess environmental justice research across disciplines while exploring gaps in knowledge. In 2024, RFF is holding a second installment where we will take a deep dive into the equity and environmental justice impacts of federal climate policies, particularly in light of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and novel state policies that reflect Justice40 Initiative priorities.
A full list of topics for the series will be announced soon!
Events
Environmental Justice: Taking Stock of Justice40
Interconnected Injustices: Understanding Cumulative Impacts
An Equitable Transition? Energy and Economic Development in Tribal Nations
Minority Food Producers in the Climate Transition
Exploring Detroit’s Innovative Model for Tackling Energy Insecurity
Critical Minerals, Critical Stakeholders: Engaging Local Communities in Mineral Resource Collaboration