Massachusetts H1072 aims to improve environmental justice in Black communities by authorizing environmental audits and designating green zones.
Massachusetts H1072, known as the Commonwealth GREEN ZONES ACT, seeks to improve environmental justice in Black communities by authorizing the Secretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to conduct environmental audits in targeted environmental justice neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are defined by specific criteria, including income levels, minority population, and English language proficiency. The audits will identify environmental burdens and opportunities for sustainability and resilience.
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