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What is environmental justice?

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To understand environmental justice, it helps to first look at environmental injustice. Environmental injustice (or environmental inequality) is the unequal distribution of the negative environmental consequences burdened on certain demographics.

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Wildfire Map Spotlight: Park Fire, California

The Park Fire has caused evacuations in Chico, California and is impacting air quality for miles from its source. See how it is a threat to human health.

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Alexander Mountain, Colorado

An uncontrolled fire west of Loveland, Colorado has grown to 9,000 acres, sparking evacuations and air quality alerts. Find out more about this fire. Read More >

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Quarry Fire, Colorado

A Colorado fire is proving uniquely challenging for firefighters. See how the fire is affecting air quality in Denver. Read More >

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Jasper National Park, Alberta

Wildfires in the Canadian Rockies have prompted evacuations. See how the fires are impacting air quality in Canada and the US.

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Durkee Fire, Oregon

The Durkee Fire is so intense it has spawned its own weather system. See how this fire and other fires in the region can impact air quality. Read More >

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Northwest Canada Wildfires

Multiple fires are threatening health and safety for people in Canada and the United States. Find out how wildfire smoke in northwest Canada could impact your community. Read More >

Amazon wildfire smoke billows into the air.

How far can wildfire smoke from the Amazon travel?

The air pollution created by fires in the Amazon’s rainforests can travel worldwide. Discover why. Read More >

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Oregon Wildfires

Oregon’s governor declared a state of emergency following numerous widespread wildfires burning across the state. Read and learn more about the threat to safety and air quality posed by these fires. Read More >

Heatwave Map Spotlight: Northeastern and Central US

A severe heat wave has shifted from the western U.S. to the east and may break records in some cities. Find out more about this heat wave. Read More >

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lake and Vista Fires, California

Two significant wildfires are burning in Southern California. Find out how they are impacting air quality. Read More >

Heatwave Map Spotlight: West Coast Heatwave

A potentially historic heatwave has triggered excessive heat warnings across the U.S. West Coast. See how this could impact air quality and health in the region.

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Basin Fire, California

A serious fire is threatening homes near Sierra National Forest. Find out more about this wildfire. Read More >