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Community Environmental Defense Fund

The Community Environmental Defense Fund is a non-profit organization focused on helping communities protect their environmental rights. It offers legal support, resources, and advocacy to empower local groups facing threats from industrial activities or environmental degradation. By promoting sustainable practices and environmental justice, the organization aims to ensure that communities can have a say in decisions affecting their land, air, and water. Their work often involves challenging harmful projects, educating the public, and advocating for stronger environmental regulations to safeguard community health and natural resources.