In 26 years at the agency, Charles Lee worked to keep the focus on communities. Now, he believes communities will keep the movement alive, despite the federal governmentâs retreat.By Marianne LavelleOne year ago, Charles Lee could look across the federal government and see his lifeâs work in action on multiple frontsânew grants awarded to minority communities overburdened with pollution, a new expert science panel established to look at their unique mix of health risks and the first White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action underway.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: December 06, 2025 04:12 AM
Atmospheric COâ
426.8 ppm
+18.1
ppm/year
Atmospheric CHâ
1930.95 ppb
+-3.5
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year