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Join us as we revisit this insightful discussion, Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll passionately discusses how the Black Church can lead on environmental issues. Discover our goals for change and how you can be part of the movement. #GreenTheChurch #EnvironmentalJustice

What does it mean to be living through a 'mass extinction event'? This article with ParticleWA explores the science of mass extinctions, how it feels being part of one of the greatest calamities in Earth's history, and what we're supposed to do now. Read on for the thoughts and insights of Prof. Trish Fleming, Prof. Donna Houston and Dr. Blanche Verlie! https://lnkd.in/gpdWnW4a

3days after the #worldenvironmentalday2024 and this 14days campaign makes it a perfect time to continue amplifying environmental conservation and climate change awareness Here is the lineup for the; 14 DAYS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM 2024 💌 Day 1 June 8- Make a 1 to 2 minute video in your language introducing yourself, where you come from and explaining what climate change is about. Day 2 June 9 Make a video/post talking about the importance of trees Day 3 June 10 Plant a tree and snap yourself doing it. Day 4 June 11 Clean up a dirty environment and post before and after pictures of it. Day 5 June 12 Educate and enlighten someone about climate change Day 6 June 13 Make a post about the need for green cities on your social media handle and restoration of green in urban areas. Day 7 June 14 Snap a photo relaxing in a nature spot. Day 8 June 15 Educate people on your street about sustainable lifestyle Day 9 June 16 Recycle waste Day 10 June 17 Create some nature art or randomly pick up litre Day 11 June 18 Make a social media post on "our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration." Day 12 June 19 Create a compost pit in your house Day 13 June 20 Plant a tree Day 14 June 21 Review of the environmental activism event and webinar on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Watch this space as I try my best to participate in this campaign. You can also join if this is something that interests you💯💯💯 #letsspeakafrica #14daysofenvironmentalactivism

Discover how youth advocates are driving environmental change in Indiana municipalities! Read our latest story now. #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalImpact #YouthEnvironmentalPressTeam🌱"

What role can, or should, scientists play in climate activism? In the latest issue of Environmental Scientist, Alex McLaughlin explores this question, considering the ethical implications of the climate crisis and civil disobedience for scientists, and examining how environmental justice can be achieved through activism. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4aLR6yR

Throwback to our insightful panel discussion - "What New York Could Look Like in 50 Years 🌎💚🌳"! Together with experts and young environmental advocates, we discussed the potential for a greener and fairer future for New York. Stay tuned for more such engaging talks!

"Intersectional Environmentalism is an inclusive approach to environmentalism that advocates for the protection of both people and the planet. IE argues that social and environmental justice are intertwined and that environmental advocacy that disregards this connection is harmful and incomplete. Intersectional Environmentalism focuses on achieving climate justice, amplifying historically excluded voices, and approaching environmental education, policy, and activism with equity, inclusion, and restorative justice in mind." 👏🏻💚💚💚 - from the book Intersectional Environmentalism by Leah Thomas. A must read for all environmentalists.

The #GoldmanPrize for grassroots environmental leaders will be announced on Monday, April 29! Learn more about the leaders who prove that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on the planet: https://bit.ly/41Td2UM #GoldmanPrize2024

Interested in learning more about and exploring environmental justice and energy equity in North Carolina? We've created a blog series that reviews the history, federal and state programs in NC and more. This is the first blog of that series. https://lnkd.in/gHGTK4xE

In 2022, the United Nations declared that access to a safe and healthy environment, free of pollutants and toxic waste, is a universal human right. The resolution provides a legal foundation for international challenges to environmental injustice; it should also provide an impetus for nations like the US to enforce their own environmental protections. Read mine and Andre M. Perry recent Op Ed in Bloomberg News explaining why the US needs human rights principles to combat pollution disparities in places like "Cancer Alley", Louisiana, where residents have been fighting these battles for decades. #environmentaljustice The Brookings Institution #epa #civilrights https://lnkd.in/ewJPrC8k