As the Senior Environmental Justice Coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, I have engaged with a large number of environmental justice communities through our (currently paused) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance … Read more
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Community Spotlight: A Conversation with EJ Leader Vernice Miller-Travis
This blog is part of the Environmental Justice Leaders Spotlight Series, where we highlight past and present figures committed towards building a healthy, sustainable, and just world. Vernice Miller-Travis is … Read more
EPA’s Decision to Shutter Its Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office Puts Communities at Risk
As newly confirmed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin begins to outline his vision for the agency, EPA did something that should concern every community and citizen across the … Read more
City of Angels: Wildfires, Community Resilience, and the Pursuit of Equity
First and foremost, our deepest thoughts and prayers go to those who have been and are still being greatly affected by the brutal wildfires that swept Los Angeles and the … Read more
Women in Science: Pioneers and Protectors
Each year, February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Observing this commemorative day means honoring all the women and girls that have fought to learn … Read more
The NICER: Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience
The National Wildlife Federation is excited to announce we are building the Natural Infrastructure Center for Environmental Justice and Resilience (NICER), led by our Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience … Read more
What to Expect from Lee Zeldin, Trump’s Pick for EPA Administrator
After pulling off a win on election night, President Trump has begun the process of appointing his cabinet picks for his second and final term in the White House. Lee … Read more
From Advocacy to Exploration: Youth Advocates in the California Central Coast
The California Central Coast is a prime example of a beautiful ecosystem, featuring abundant natural resources, picturesque coastlines, and a diverse array of native and endemic species. From the Chumash … Read more
Community Spotlight: Altgeld Gardens
Altgeld Gardens is a Chicago neighborhood with many legacies: the deep injustice of toxic industry pollution, the home of the late Hazel M. Johnson (the Mother of environmental justice), and … Read more
Turtle Cove: Carbon Management Community Engagement in Louisiana
The Lake Maurepas monitoring project Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) manages the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station on Lake Maurepas, which lies directly west of Lake Pontchartrain and is known for … Read more
