20th Anniversary video series By Representative Donna Christensen Before coming to Congress, I started my career as a family physician in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). While justifiably referred to as ‘America’s Paradise,’ a closer look reveals the story of how people and the environment are inextricably linked—and also how industry has impacted the health…Continue Reading Environmental Justice from a Physicians Perspective
20th Anniversary video series By Edith Pestana I learned early on in my career in public service the importance of sitting down with communities to truly understand the environmental burdens they sometimes face. It is extremely valuable for those of us who serve in government, like I do for the Connecticut Department of Energy and…Continue Reading Environmental Justice is About Government Engaging with Communities on a Personal Level
20th Anniversary video series By Omega Wilson Many African American communities, like the Mebane, North Carolina community where I grew up, and tribal areas, lack access to basic public health amenities. The denial of or lack of access to “up-to-code” infrastructure (safe drinking water, sewer collection, paved streets, sidewalks, and storm-water management) contributes to disparities…Continue Reading Environmental Justice Home About Comment Policy Other Greenversations EPA Are you getting the basic amenities your taxes paid for?