Tag: environmental justice2
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A Renewable Future for Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers
Rikers Island, the world’s largest penal colony, could become a solar farm. While this is a significant step toward a healthier future, certain considerations must be taken into account to ensure the transition is just and equitable.
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Faculty Spotlight: John Williams
He’s teaching “Geographies of Environmental Justice and Sustainability” in the Sustainability Management program this fall.
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Reflections on Centering Racial Equity at the NYC Panel on Climate Change
A Columbia Climate School student shares lessons from trying to translate the concept of anti-racism into action in an institutional setting.
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Harlem Week Event Discusses Environmental Justice and a More Equitable Future
A century ago, the Harlem Renaissance changed the worlds of art and culture. Could Harlem one day become a leader in the transition to a green economy?
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How Can We Make Heat Waves Less Deadly?
Though often underestimated, extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S.
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Environmental Justice Delayed Has Been Justice Denied
Environmental justice delayed has long been justice denied, but it is never too late to do better.
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Historically Redlined Neighborhoods Are Burdened by Excess Oil and Gas Wells
A new study adds to the evidence that structural racism in federal policy is linked to the disproportionate siting of oil and gas wells in marginalized neighborhoods.
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Data Dive: Heat Mapping New York City and Environmental Justice
For researcher Liv Yoon, creating a high-resolution heat map of NYC is just the first step in transforming marginalized communities.
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Environmentalism Shouldn’t Be This White
An Asian environmentalist shares reflections on diversity and inclusion in higher education.