U.S. Department
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A Focus on Youth and the Environment
Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, addressed youth scholars from around the country today at George Mason University’s Washington Youth Summit on the Environment.
AAG Moreno discussed the Justice Department’s response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, efforts in support of EPA’s actions to address climate change, and the Department’s efforts to achieve environmental justice for all Americans.
“All Americans deserve clean air to breathe, clean waterways, and safe drinking water. They deserve to live their lives protected from pollution, hazardous waste, and toxic substances. In short, all Americans – regardless of their race, ethnicity, or income status, deserve full protection under our nation’s environmental laws. In the work of the Environment Division, we strive to ensure that all Americans enjoy the benefit of a fair and even-handed application of environmental laws and that we provide communities with a meaningful opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect their well-being.”
Assistant Attorney General Moreno also stressed the importance of public service and youth leadership in reaching environmental goals stating:
“Through public service, you can make others' dreams come true, and there is no better feeling. An individual can truly make a big difference.”
For more information on the Environmental and Natural Resources Division, visit justice.gov/enrdUpdated April 7, 2017