National Green Earth Challenge Launched in India

The National Green Earth Challenge, organized by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust, encourages Indian students in architecture and engineering to develop sustainable solutions, offering substantial prizes to winners. On December 4, the fourth annual Call to Earth Day highlights global youth efforts to address environmental challenges, supported by CNN and Rolex's sustainability initiative. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has introduced an Interim Framework for Cumulative Impacts to address the combined effects of environmental stressors on communities, emphasizing environmental justice. Low-income communities, exemplified by the Flint water crisis, suffer disproportionately from environmental neglect, raising concerns about governmental accountability and response disparities. Earthjustice has achieved a landmark settlement in Hawaiʻi, enhancing the state's transportation system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy. These initiatives collectively reflect a growing commitment to sustainability and environmental justice across various sectors.