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If you're attending the Federation of Environmental Technologists Conference in Waukesha, WI this week, make sure not to miss the valuable insights shared by Geosyntec Consultants technical experts during their presentation on the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (#EPCRA) on November 2nd! #ehscompliance #environment2023 #environmentalconference #environmentalhealthandsafety #ehs 

Learn about the legacy and impact of O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs professor, Philip J. Rutledge’s work as a leader in social equity and public administration. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/49fzDNO

I look forward to ensuring #transportation projects resonate with the needs and aspirations of #communities. Through open dialogue and #collaboration, we not only will enhance project outcomes but also cultivate a sense of ownership and inclusivity. #CommunityEngagement #publicinvolvement #environmentaljustice

What David Boyd says about a human right to a healthy environment is applicable to our “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters” amendment. “Many efforts to achieve climate and environmental justice,” he states, “are David and Goliath struggles. The opponents of progress are powerful, wealthy elites with vested interests in prolonging the status quo because it benefits them immensely.” https://lnkd.in/esy5neBY, our supporting organizations, and every voter who has and who will sign our petition, are David. Powerful industries (more so than wealthy elites) and the pollution politics they impose upon our environmental regulatory system are Goliath. “The right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment,” Mr. Boyd continues, “could be a mere paper tiger, a set of inspiring words that are inscribed in resolutions and laws, yet rarely acted upon. But in most [nations], it should be a mighty lion with a resounding roar.” Once enshrined in our state constitution, that’s what our “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters” can be—a “mighty lion with a resounding roar.” Read more! https://lnkd.in/ewRXwuH8

Interested in learning more about and exploring environmental justice and energy equity in North Carolina? We've created a blog series that reviews the history, federal and state programs in NC and more. This is the first blog of that series. https://lnkd.in/gHGTK4xE

🌍 Environmental justice groups in the Global South are under increasing threat for their vital work. Our partners face intimidation, violence, and even death for speaking out against destructive practices. To address these challenges, Both ENDS, in collaboration with allies, has been working on developing a comprehensive System of Care, exploring and piloting the ways in which our partners facing threats as a result of their environmental and human rights work can be supported in their efforts to build protection, strengthen practices of care, and sustain their work and guarantee our collective future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dT4c9pen Paul Wolvekamp, Adam Moore & Fernando H.

Historically, Tribal communities have been among the most underserved groups when it comes to environmental justice support and funding. Now more than ever, Tribes access to federal programs and grants for environmental justice initiatives. Created by the The White House in tandem with the #30x30 targets, the #Justice40 program addresses environmental justice across the nation. For Tribal communities, this includes administrative burdens, eligibility requirements, competition, costs, and federal regulations. More on Justice40 >>> https://lnkd.in/e_tNHgJF More on Justice40 and Tribal communities >>> https://lnkd.in/gJZ2DFvR More on 30x30 >>> https://lnkd.in/e3xYQ4EX

In 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) became the first national environmental advocacy group to focus on legal action. Their commitment to safeguarding our planet's precious resources and creating a sustainable future for all has remained steadfast throughout the decades. Learn more about the NRDC mission: https://lnkd.in/eVhn7iSG

Why EJA supports Yes and More 🖤❤️💛 As environmental lawyers, we know the power of the law. The power to grant rights, justice and a legal voice. Or to silence and dispossess. A fundamental principle of environmental justice always guides us – "Nothing about us without us." First Nations people have the solutions and know best what their communities need. Across generations, they’ve tirelessly advocated for treaties and self-determination, truth-telling and land back, ending black deaths in custody, keeping kids on Country – and more. We believe First Nations people should have a legal voice on the laws and policies that impact them. This referendum is a critical moment to shift the goalposts of what’s possible. To build a strong foundation for more ambitious and transformative change. To move forward together. Read our full statement: Link in bio

Implementing Korda Institute's methods in an environmental justice class helped a Cleveland School Of The Arts teacher develop her students’ research skills. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g5wuZ8hf #ProblemBasedLearning #PBL #RealWorldLearning