The Washington State Attorney General's Office 2024 Environmental Justice Report details efforts to protect communities—particularly low-income and communities of color—from disproportionate environmental harms through the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act. The report covers actions such as lawsuits, community outreach, and policy letters aimed at reducing pollution and toxic exposures across Washington State. Note: This document does not address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy and may not be relevant to that specific topic.Open full document
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The 2024 Environmental Justice Report from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office details the office’s actions under the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act, which was passed by the Legislature in 2021. The report outlines efforts to address disproportionate environmental burdens on low-income and communities of color, including tribal consultation policies, enforcement actions, and community outreach. Attorney General Ferguson’s office is noted as the only agency to have opted into implementing the HEAL Act.