New Season of Broken Ground Podcast Focuses on Women in the South Fighting for Environmental Justice
Conversation series uncovers what drives these leaders to tackle environmental problems
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In celebration of Earth Day, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) launched its latest season of
Broken Ground, talking with women in the South who are on the frontlines of the fight for environmental justice. The latest conversation series aims to highlight some of the women who are changing the environmental landscape with their leadership.
This season, Broken Ground talks with women on the frontlines of the fight for environmental justice. Subscribe to hear directly from these activists who are trailblazing a path to a healthier environment for all.
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Inspired by Earth Day, we at the
Scene have dedicated this week’s cover package to environmental issues. We’ve got a round-up of eco-friendly shops, services and nonprofits, as well as a look at responsible recycling. We also dive into disaster mitigation as it relates to climate change, look at an initiative designed to educate Nashvillians about environmental racism, and explore some of Middle Tennessee’s land trusts.
Panelists representing dozens of community organizations, researchers will discuss disproportionate impacts of environmental problems
OLYMPIA On March 23 and 24, Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Gonzaga University School of Law will convene a symposium to discuss environmental justice issues around Washington and the work being done to address them. The goal of the symposium, titled “Environmental Justice: Race, Poverty and the Environment,” is to provide a platform for communities disproportionately impacted by structural racism, climate change and pollution.
The online, two-day event will include a series of panel discussions that will shine a light on the work these communities across the state are doing to pursue environmental justice. The panels will focus on topics in four major areas: air, water, land and the built environment, and racism. Panelists will discuss their ongoing environmental justice work, examine the latest research and discuss ways to improve environme
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Efforts to eradicate COVID-19, blunt the impact of climate change and even regulate cannabis all are being shaped with an eye toward helping the underserved and redressing past wrongs.
It has become a guiding principle not just in program after program, but as an overall governing philosophy.
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San Diego’s increased focus on social equity has prompted city officials to add a new guiding principle to the city’s lobbying efforts at the state and federal levels.
The new guiding principle calls for the city to lobby for policies and legislation that “promote social justice, equity and inclusive economic development.”
City officials are adding the new goal to San Diego’s existing guiding principles for lobbying: preserve local control, promote fiscal stability and support funding opportunities.
The guiding principle says San Diego will “promote fairness and empowerment for all people and communities, including marginalized populations.”