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Our environmental mission guides all parts of our organization. Learn more about Kimberlee Obilana, our VP of People & Operations, and what drives her work. #TheFreshwaterTrust

Addressing the Environmental and Health Impacts of Brownfields 🌍 Why We Need to Act: Cleaning up Brownfields isn't just about removing contaminants. It's about revitalizing communities, protecting public health, and creating sustainable environments. It's about turning challenges into opportunities for growth and improvement. Let's prioritize the cleanup and redevelopment of these sites. By doing so, we can: ✅ Restore and revitalize communities. ✅ Protect public health and reduce pollution-related illnesses. ✅ Enhance environmental quality and promote sustainable land use. ✅ Stimulate economic growth by making land available for new development. Join me in advocating for Brownfield remediation and support initiatives aimed at creating healthier, safer communities for all. 🌱💚 #EnvironmentalImpact #PublicHealth #SustainableDevelopment #BrownfieldCleanup #CommunityRevitalization #HealthAndWellness

New research suggests that California's system for identifying environmentally vulnerable neighborhoods is flawed and subjective, potentially denying billions in funding. The screening tool, CalEnviroScreen, disproportionately affects communities, leading to equity issues and calls for reform. https://lnkd.in/gDNC74Wa #EnvironmentalJustice #EquityInFunding #CalEnviroScreen #CommunityEmpowerment #PolicyReform

The Buffalo News Editorial Board now sticking up for east side residents in their battle against the state DOT. According to their editorial: Those against the cap project have organized to form the East Side Parkways Coalition. Their ultimate goal is to see the Kensington filled in, connecting MLK Park and Delaware Park with a 1.8-mile parkway, which the cap cannot do unless it is extended at a future date. The Coalition meets regularly and comprises a broad range of East Side residents, community activists and construction professionals. The Olmsted Conservancy has joined this group in objecting to the cap project. - Without coming down in favor of either side, we must acknowledge that those who oppose the cap have raised questions that deserve answers. They include: - Will the cap project, meant to alleviate highway fumes, actually make air quality worse? The Coalition’s research suggests toxic exhaust fumes could be concentrated by the tunnel and that initial blasting will release dangerously high levels of radon. Environmental justice is at the heart of this issue; any modifications of the Kensington must reduce the burden of pollution on already disadvantaged communities, not add to it. - Has the fill-it-in option been studied looking at anything other than traffic flow? A full environmental impact study should look at additional factors. A car-centric mind-set is what contemporary highway projects – like those in Rochester and Syracuse – have tried to escape. - What is the longevity of the proposed concrete-based cap? If it needs to be replaced, what happens to maturing trees planted in it? Trees are a major element of this project, not to mention the disruption of having to replace the cap.

10. Participate in Environmental Initiatives: - Volunteer: Get involved in local environmental initiatives and volunteer for clean-up activities, tree planting, and conservation efforts. - Community Engagement: Engage with your community to collectively address environmental challenges. Remember that individual actions, when multiplied across communities and societies, can have a significant impact. Additionally, supporting and advocating for systemic changes can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. enviroworks.co.za #enviroworks #HumanImpact #EnvironmentalInitiatives

Partnerships are critical to helping create a #WaterPositiveFuture. 💧 Through collaboration with on-the-ground partners like @Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), @River Partners, @National Audubon Society, @Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Headquarters and others who have a deep knowledge of local challenges, communities, and landscapes in water-stressed areas, we're supporting solutions through local water restoration projects that improve, better manage or protect freshwater resources. As part of our strategy to help build a water positive future, we’re working to restore more water than is consumed at P&G manufacturing sites located in 18 water-stressed areas; and, restore more water than is consumed when using P&G products in the high water-stressed metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and Mexico City. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-XBqmCU #ItsOurHome #WaterWednesday #Sustainability #Water #PGemployee

Happy World Social Justice Day! At EPRON, we believe that social justice is closely intertwined with environmental justice. That's why we're committed to promoting sustainable e-waste and environmental management practices that benefit everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. We know that the effects of e-waste and environmental degradation can be felt more keenly by marginalized communities, so we work to ensure that our solutions are inclusive and equitable by ensuring the Inclusion of informal workers in the e-waste value chain and also making sure that the jobs of genuine and conscientious workers in the e-waste value chain are sustained by aggregating them into cooperatives. By reducing the environmental impact of our digital lives and promoting responsible e-waste management, we can help create a more just and sustainable world. Join us in celebrating World Social Justice Day by committing to responsible e-waste management practices and advocating for environmental justice for all. Together, we can create a world that is fair, just, and sustainable for everyone. #Epron #WorldSocialJusticeDay #EnvironmentalJustice #EwasteManagement #Sustainability

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As prime properties get snatched up, the focus shifts to overlooked sites with histories, like former gas stations or dry cleaners, for infill development in Lexington. Embracing these hidden gems means tackling environmental challenges creatively and accordingly. Dow Porter Listen or watch now using the link below! #InfillDevelopment #EnvironmentalRevival #development #sharethelex

For anyone looking at purchasing real estate in the near future, this is a great resource for how you can handle the Environmental aspects of the deal. https://lnkd.in/gVRs_f7S