Category: Environmental Justice
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Sustainable Design That Should Be In Every City
Green Infrastructure that should be in every city Cities all over the world are home to many people and innovation. While cities are known to have high pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, new designs are being created to help make cities more sustainable. Some cities are even reusing space they already have to create something…
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Forever Chemicals: The Toxic Truth of PFAs
From clothing to non-stick cookware, PFAs have been present right under our noses. PFAs, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals that have recently shown negative impacts on health. While not all PFAs are harmful to our health, many are still being create that could cause potential harm. PFAs are essentially unavoidable, yet there…
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EPA’s $7 Billion Solar Initiative for Low Income Families
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced their new $7 billion Solar For All Program, apart of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Solar For All aims to target 900,000 low income homes and create solar energy for these households. Specifically, The 60 awardees of the Solar For All program include 49 states, 6 tribes,…
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Black Environmentalist that are Making a Difference
Black people have been on the front lines for all social justice issues. For environmental justice, it is no doubt that black people are combating this issue and fighting for healthier communities for all. For Black History Month, I chose to highlight some pioneering black people in the movement for environmental Justice. Stay tuned as…
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The Intersection of Food Deserts and Systemic Racism
Fresh produce and unprocessed foods are becoming more rare in American cities. These so-called “food deserts” or “food mirages” are communities where the residents rely on fast food or cannot afford the grocery stores in the area. While some might think that food deserts exist because of the people present in the community, they are…
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The Race to Net-Zero – Why Reducing Emissions is so Important
Before the damage done to the climate is irreversible, greenhouse gas production has to be non-existent. According to the UN, 45% of emissions need to be reduced by 2030 with the goal for the whole world to be net zero by 2050. Switching to renewable energy sources is the best way to become net-zero, but…
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How to Recycle & Compost as a College Student in D.C. (and Nationwide)
Recycling can seem very simple, but only 5% of plastic waste is recycled in the United States. On top of that, a lot of materials cannot be recycled in your local recycling bin and have to go to a special facility that is not accessible for all people. As a college student living in D.C.…
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What is Greenwashing? How to be Aware.
Green washing is a term to account for the misleading information companies give about the environmental benefits of their products or services. This can be seen in the rebranding of business to look more “green”, using buzzwords (like eco-friendly, natural, etc), and framing the companies practices to make it look like they are caring for…