This talk will examine the historical and contemporary impacts that solid waste facilities have on communities of color in North Carolina and reflect on the 40-year history of environmental justice organizing around waste facilities in the United States. Courtney Woods is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the Gillings […]
The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue with environmental justice advocates. As environmental justice continues to be integrated into EPA programs and policies, the Agency hopes that these calls will help reaffirm EPA’s continued commitment to work with community groups […]
As directed in Executive Order 246, the North Carolina Governor’s Office and Cabinet Agencies are seeking community input on Environmental Justice. The first of three community input sessions will be held virtually on December 14, 2022. The Metropolitan Group will facilitate these conversations to identify and prioritize key issues and recommendations for potential future executive […]
