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A green recovery is what the country needs right now – we have …

Despite a commitment to invest in climate-friendly projects, the United States still didn’t significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions after the … See more

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Environmental Justice as a Public Health Crisis

WebEnvironmental Justice as a Public Health Crisis. September 2, 2021. We are still amid a global pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc, the United States …

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Prioritizing Mental Wellness in Climate Change Education

WebClimate change was named the number one public health risk of the 21st century, but until recently, mental wellness wasn’t considered a major part of the overall …

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Heat waves, Urban Heat Islands, and the Inequitable Impacts of a

WebUrban heat islands is a term that encapsulates how cities experience disproportionately high temperatures due to unshaded roads and a heavy concentration …

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Environmental Perceptions are Important for Driving Action — …

WebIf perceptions are a significant driver of action, then understanding how communities interact with and or value their local environment helps advocates to further …

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An Inequitable Pandemic: How Environmental Racism Has …

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is an injustice that is intersectional at its core. The inequities associated with this crisis are innately tied to specific preexisting disparities in …

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A Look at Environmental Justice Issues in Maryland

WebMaryland Politics. A Look at Environmental Justice Issues in Maryland. January 14, 2022. Clean air and water are not always guaranteed to all Marylanders. …

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Webinar Recap: Why Carbon Pricing is a Public Health Issue

WebThe coronavirus outbreak and current pandemic is proving how overwhelming and disruptive health crises can be. While this pandemic is elevating …

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Houston is Failing its Communities of Color: A History of Redlining …

WebGalena Park, Bellaire, and West Oaks and Eldridge are three other communities in Houston experiencing air pollution. In Galena Park, 86% of residents are …

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Cap-and-Trade in California: Health and Climate Benefits Greatly

WebWe also find that when emission reductions and health co-benefits are combined, they are close to five times greater than the cost of the programs — totaling …

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Clearing the Air: Local Pollution as a Social Justice Issue

WebThe U.S. faces massive environmental injustices when it comes to local air quality, with urban communities of color and low-income residents bearing the worst …

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Building Back Better: Investing in a Resilient Recovery for …

WebBuilding a Resilient Recovery Portfolio for Washington. This study is motivated by the urgent need to rebuild and create new economic growth and healthier …

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Heat Waves: A Climate Justice and Public Health Issue

WebCOVID19 Intersection. Heat Waves: A Climate Justice and Public Health Issue. August 10, 2020. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take thousands of …

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Narrowing the Divide: Addressing Inequities in California’s Electric

WebIn 2014, SB 1275 called for 1 million ZEVs or near-ZEVs by 2023. Four years later, with 238,000 electric vehicles (EVs) and 5,525 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) on …

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Six Years Later, Flint Still Doesn’t Have Clean Water

WebSix Years Later, Flint Still Doesn’t Have Clean Water: One of the Worst Environmental Injustices in the 21st Century. July 9, 2020. Climate change is a …

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Policy Explainer: Cool Roofs

WebClimate Mitigation and Energy Savings. By reflecting up to 90 percent of absorbed heat compared to dark roofs, buildings with cool roofs need less energy to …

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Connecting Past to Present: Confronting Environmental Racism …

WebWhen asked about her perception on the perpetuation of racism in Hawaii, Zbytovsky elaborated that one way locals and other Hawaii residents perpetuate racism …

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The Racist Placement of Power Plants in Pennsylvania

WebPollution from power plants significantly affects the health and livelihoods of residents living in close proximity to them. Power plants are proven to have a direct …

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