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ANC Commissioners Demand More of an Expanding Office
Being an ANC commissioner can been a cumbersome experience, but it has the potential to get easier with the District's investments to increase staffing and resources. The post ANC Commissioners Demand More of an Expanding Office appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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EPA Announces $100M in Environmental Justice Grants
The announcement marks the biggest environmental justice grant funding ever offered by the EPA. The post EPA Announces $100M in Environmental Justice Grants appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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D.C. AG Suing Chemical Company Over Cancer-Causing Pollution
D.C.'s attorney general is suing chemical manufacturer over pollution in the city's waterways that primarily affected Black and low-income residents. The post D.C. AG Suing Chemical Company Over Cancer-Causing Pollution appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Legislators and Green Groups Gather to Honor Late Congressman Donald McEachin
McEachin, a longtime public servant who died in November, spent much of his time in public office fighting for environmental and climate justice.  The post Legislators and Green Groups Gather to Honor Late Congressman Donald McEachin appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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D.C. Council's Next Climate Moves — And Why They Might Matter for Equity in the District
This summer, the D.C. Council passed two major bills aimed at reducing the city’s emissions and leading the nation on tackling climate change. The post D.C. Council's Next Climate Moves — And Why They Might Matter for Equity in the District appeared first on The Washington Infor
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'Our Lives Are At Stake': Protesters from Louisiana's Cancer Alley March to the White House
Protesters demanded President Biden declare a climate emergency to stop more polluting plants from being built in their communities. The post 'Our Lives Are At Stake': Protesters from Louisiana's Cancer Alley March to the White House appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Howard County Becomes 100th U.S. Locality to Pass a Key Climate Policy
Howard County became the 100th local-level jurisdiction in the United States to adopt a policy encouraging or requiring fossil fuel-free buildings. The post Howard County Becomes 100th U.S. Locality to Pass a Key Climate Policy appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Biden Pardons All Federal, D.C. Convictions for Simple Marijuana Possession
Reaction proved swift and mostly supportive to President Joe Biden’s October 6 announcement that he’s issuing full pardons for all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. The post Biden Pardons All Federal, D.C. Convictions for Simple Marijuana Possession appeared first
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Advocates Push for Stronger Soot Pollution Rules as Biden Admin Misses Deadline
By Kayla Benjamin | Washington Informer | Word In Black Thispostwas originally published onThe Washington Informer (WIB) - More than 160 environmental, public health and justice organizations signed a letter urging the Biden administration to move forward with stricter regulations
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Ways to Stay Safe as COVID BA.5 Variant Spreads
By Kayla Benjamin | Washington Informer | Word In Black (WIB) - Dr. Valda Crowder, affectionately known as Dr. V, works as an emergency medicine physician and a senior consultant […] The post Ways to Stay Safe as COVID BA.5 Variant Spreads appeared first on The Sacramento Observ
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Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Families: A Q&A with Liz Jones of Greenwithin
Liz Jones founded the nonprofit Greenwithin in 2020, to create sustainable food opportunities for underserved D.C. communities through local organic agriculture, plant-based food and nutrition education. The post Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Families: A Q&A with Liz Jones of Gr
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Celebrating Black History Month: Key Moments in the Environmental Justice Movement
In celebration of Black History Month, check out this timeline of crucial moments. The post Celebrating Black History Month: Key Moments in the Environmental Justice Movement appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Moten Strikes the Right Note with Music-Filled Anti-Violence Conference
After a series of shootings in recent weeks, the conference felt particularly urgent. The post Moten Strikes the Right Note with Music-Filled Anti-Violence Conference appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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2022 Report Shows Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Efforts Remain Stalled
Despite billions in state and federal funding, efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay have made no overall progress since 2020, according to the latest “State of the Bay” report The post 2022 Report Shows Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Efforts Remain Stalled appeared first on The Washing
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D.C. Public Service Commission's Clean Energy Summit: What You Should Know
Money and jobs were top priority at the second Clean Energy Summit, hosted by the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) on Jan. 18. The post D.C. Public Service Commission's Clean Energy Summit: What You Should Know appeared first on The Washington Inform
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What the Inflation Reduction Act May Mean for African Americans
By Kayla Benjamin | Washington Informer | Word In Black Thispostwas originally published onThe Washington Informer (WIB) - About 25 climate advocates stood near the Capitol building to support the passage […] The post What the Inflation Reduction Act May Mean for African America
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Prince George's County Launches Countywide Curbside Compost Collection
After more than three years in the pilot program phase, Prince George’s County launched curbside compost pickup countywide last week. The post Prince George's County Launches Countywide Curbside Compost Collection appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's County Almost Tore Down a Playground to Put Up a Gas Station
A handful of residents from the Carole Highlands neighborhood fought a proposal to build a 16-pump gas station that would require tearing down a tiny playground right behind the site. The post Prince George's County Almost Tore Down a Playground to Put Up a Gas Station appeared
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Residents of Former NoMa Public Housing Complex Return to a Long-Awaited New Building
When the city demolished the Temple Courts complex, providing housing vouchers to residents, officials promised residents that a fully rebuilt development would welcome them back. The post Residents of Former NoMa Public Housing Complex Return to a Long-Awaited New Building appe
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Emmett Till Exhibition Opens at MLK Library
A touring exhibition that tells the story of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley opened at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Thursday. The post Emmett Till Exhibition Opens at MLK Library appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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D.C. Council Members Introduce Bills on Lead Pipe Replacements
DC Water has pledged to remove all lead service lines by 2030. But at the current rate, making that deadline would be impossible.  The post D.C. Council Members Introduce Bills on Lead Pipe Replacements appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Advocates Push for Stronger Soot Pollution Rules as Biden Admin Misses Deadline
More than 160 environmental, public health and justice organizations signed a letter urging the Biden administration to move forward with stricter regulations on fine particulate matter, or soot — a form of harmful air pollution. The post Advocates Push for Stronger Soot Polluti
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Three MLK Day Opportunities to Preserve Green Space
If you and your family are still looking for a way to give back to the community Monday, consider service in nature.  The post Three MLK Day Opportunities to Preserve Green Space appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Spotlight on Black Environmentalists: Dany Sigwalt, Green Leadership Trust
Dany Sigwalt, a third-generation Washington native, has worked to build power for climate justice for more than seven years. The post Spotlight on Black Environmentalists: Dany Sigwalt, Green Leadership Trust appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Spotlight on Black Environmentalists: Q&A with Michele Roberts
Michele Roberts, 62, has worked in the environmental justice space for more than 20 years. Now she advises the Biden administration as a member of the recently-formed White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. The post Spotlight on Black Environmentalists: Q&A with Mich
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Moore's Nominee for Public Service Commissioner Withdraws After Pushback
Environmental groups quickly expressed concern about Mayland Gov. Wes Moore's nominee for the head of the Public Service Commission. The post Moore's Nominee for Public Service Commissioner Withdraws After Pushback appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Solar Energy – More Affordable Than Some May Believe
By Kayla Benjamin | Washington Informer | Word In Black First of a Two-Part Series (WIB) - Frank Cole’s most recent electricity bill was $1.52. But before he installed solar […] The post Solar Energy – More Affordable Than Some May Believe appeared first on The Sacramento Observ
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New Year, New Park: Construction for 11th Street Bridge Park Set to Begin in 2023
After more than a decade of planning and prep work, construction for the 11th Street Bridge Park is scheduled to begin in 2023. The post New Year, New Park: Construction for 11th Street Bridge Park Set to Begin in 2023 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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First Week at the Well: Ward 8 Urban Farm Reopens March 21
The Well, a 20,000-square-foot farm and community space operated by DC Greens, will officially kick off its second growing season Tuesday. The post First Week at the Well: Ward 8 Urban Farm Reopens March 21 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Hosts Alexandria Conference
After more than two years of virtual-only work, 26 members of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council kicked off an in-person public meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday. The post National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Hosts Alexandria Conference appeared first
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