“200K years of modern human occupation on Earth are coming to a pivotal moment. We either recognise the sovereignty of the #biocivilization we destroyed and begin making reparations, or witness the spectacular fall of the brutal regime that has oppressed all life forms” #ecology

At #NCEL2023 we’re hearing about state policies to close the #EV charging infrastructure gap in an equitable manner. We learned about state policies to accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure from IBEW, NRDC 🌎🏡, BetoLugo-Mtz (CleanAirN🌎W | VecinosKC).

Please take a look and come join the team!

Taylor from EYCEJ is one of the most inspiring leaders in the struggle for environmental justice. So glad grist recognized her incredible work to address the freight industrial complex’s wanton disregard for human health.

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FERC approves gas projects despite calls for fossil fuel phaseout - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/…

🔬New research from Jill Johnston and colleagues found that living near urban oil wells is associated with greater diastolic blood pressure in LA communities. 🗞️ nature.com/articles/s4137…

APHA #APHA2023 Join our panel discussion on #environmentaljusticeandhealth with colleagues Science Community Action Network Tishman Environment & Design Center Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and Center for Urban Environment

Biden Admin's U.S. EPA released overdue standards for PM2.5 (#AirPollution type & size). While this is A step it is not THE step we need. Community experts, scientists & public healthers agree there's WAY more we need to do. commondreams.org/news/epa-stren… - SciCAN’s BetoLugo-Mtz featured.

Community led research, grounded in local knowledge, challenges & solutions must lead the way, with health & science in support, shaping real, measurable policy solutions. Connect with SciCAN team Elizabeth Friedman, @Jesst2cThomas & BetoLugo-Mtz - scican.org.

Until no more communities are sacrificed & there is no more “acceptable” level of pollution, SciCAN will back #EnvironmentalJustice grassroots campaigns by centering community expertise in research and policy

Environmental justice win on stronger EPA soot standards, from ucsusa.org/about/news/epa… BetoLugo-Mtz rise4ej.org

Last week SciCAN team members @Jesst2cThomas & BetoLugo-Mtz met w/New Alpha CDC folks in Florence, SC. New Alpha leads the way on #EnvironmentalJustice in the area on the rural & urban fronts.

👋Hey world 👋 Today we welcome Jessica Thomas @Jesst2cThomas as our Managing Director! Jess brings w/her 10yrs experience working w/grassroots EJ folks & science/health/technical community to advance justice-centered policies. We're excited she's with us!💥

Science Community Action Network at the Signing Ceremony for Biden-Harris Administration’s Final Chemical Plants celebrate The final rule that will slash toxic air pollution from chemical plants epa.gov/newsroom/live BetoLugo-Mtz Elizabeth Friedman @Jesst2cThomas

Today's historic action by Michael S. Regan to significantly cut toxic pollution & cancer risk can change #CancerAlley. We are thankful for the U.S. EPA's leadership & commitment to #EnvironmentalJustice. @RiseStJames Concerned Citizens of St. John Congressman Troy A. Carter conta.cc/4cU3kGL

“It’s not just the environmental justice principles, it is integrity and commitment to our communities”BetoLugo-Mtz from RISE4EJ. #EnvironmentalJustice: 30 Years of Federal Focus Science Community Action Network @Jesst2cThomas Elizabeth Friedman

Tomorrow night! Check us out on Kansas City PBS FlatlandKC w/RISE4EJ. Starts 7pm CT on tv locally & streaming for all on lnkd.in/eyRvXaGy. 7:30pm CT cont the convo w/Jess on IG Live @scican_ej

#EnvironmentalJustice made-for-television dialogue will betelevised as follows: on SC ETV's main PBS/ETV channel on September 15, 2024, at 6 PM, and then repeat on September 16, 2024, at 10 PM. All public television stations, beginning October 5. Panelists:

🌍 Excited to have BetoLugo-Mtz, from Science Community Action Network, a leader in #environmentaljustice, as a contributor! His work empowers communities. 🌱 Dive into his insights in the book: springerpub.com/environmental-… | Use code AUTHOR30 for 30% off! #CleanAir #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth