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The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice
Underserved and underrepresented communities in the Commonwealth face higher levels of pollution. While some Virginia state agencies have incorporated environmental justice into their review process, the Commonwealth currently lacks consistency in addressing inequitable access to a healthy and safe environment.
On January, 22, 2019, Governor Northam established the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice (VCEJ) to make recommendations and create a framework to address environmental injustices. Environmental justice is an investment in healthier communities for all Virginians. That is why it