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Discussions with tag 'Environmental Justice'

Event: America’s Water Crisis: An Issue of Environmental Justice. Friday, February 10, 2017, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, Fordham Law School, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

America’s Water Crisis: An Issue of Environmental Justice Friday, February 10, 2017, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Fordham Law School, Skadden Conference Center, Constantion Room (2nd Floor), 150 West 62n…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Water Crisis,Environmental Justice

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

New York Countdown to the EcoDistrict June 15th 5pm-8pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greentopia is partnering with Reconnect Rochester, The Community Design Center of Rochester, The People’s Climate Collation, Foodlink, and representatives from the City of Rochester and Monroe Count…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Social Justice,Environmental Justice,Rochester

0 replies | 578 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Solar and Environmental Justice – Putting Frontline Communities First, July 26, 11 am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Renewable energy can help drive environmental benefits and economic growth for communities most impacted by climate change, pollution and underemployment. How can the solar industry work within a soci…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Environmental Justice

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

2018 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference - Environmental Justice: An Iowa Value, September 27, Des Moines, Iowa

by Aditya

Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability,Energy Policy,Environmental Justice

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

Webinar: Power of place: A conversation about racial inequities highlighted by COVID-19, June 18, 12:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the U.S., Black Americans are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than any other racial group. These disparities are embedded within our culture, throughout institutions like education, healthcare

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Environmental Justice,Equity,COVID19

0 replies | 647 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Resilient Connecticut (Virtual) Summit, Presented by CTGBC, November 20, 9am - 11:45am EDT

by SarahA

During the Summit, participants will:

  • Explore the relationship between equity, environmental justice, and climate change;
  • Learn about new tools and policies to assess and address climate vulne

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice, September 22, 12-1:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York City is taking an integrative approach to environmental justice (EJ) to address disproportionate environmental, climate, and health impacts on low-income communities and communities of color.

Filed under: Climate Change

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Environmental Justice,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1992 views | Posted on: 08/29/2021 | Last updated: 08/29/2021