Privilege, power, and oppression play an integral role in deciding who is most impacted by climate change: Black, Brown, Indigenous, People of Color and migrant communities. The Environmental Justice program is a dedicated space to amplify the voices and stories of those who bear the brunt of climate impacts, but have been left out of the decision making. It means learning from and letting the most vulnerable communities lead, and centering environmental justice in all climate conversations.
Here are some resources to help you learn more:
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Tonmoy Ghosh, the VISTA Award Winner Fighting for the Air We Deserve
Tonmoy Ghosh, a master’s student in Civil Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, is turning innovation into impact. His project, “Use of Low-Cost Sensors for Addressing Environmental Justice,” leverages affordable technology to monitor air pollution in underserved communities, making environmental data more accessible and equitable.
Eco-Warriors Tackle Pollution on Miami Beach
Clean Miami Beach, led by Sophie Ringel, hosted a beach cleanup on 21st Street, gathering 46 volunteers who removed more than 100 pounds of trash.
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In this Spanish-language podcast, environmental leader Yoca Arditi-Rocha, director of the CLEO Institute, speaks with Johani Ponce, director of the Sachamama Foundation's Zero Footprint program. This initiative aims to strengthen climate and environmental communications in diverse Latino communities. Johani explains how they adapted their approach to reach a broad and diverse Latino audience with creative strategies, in addition to training journalists to effectively communicate these issues.
Florida and Solar Power Generation with Earthjustice
What power does the law have to address the climate crisis? How has the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act impacted the advancement of climate solutions? Why is Florida not leading the United States on solar power generation? VoLo Foundation explores these topics with Jill Tauber, Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy at Earthjustice, and Tania Galloni, Managing Attorney of Earthjustice's Florida regional office.
A Decade of Impact with VoLo Foundation | Featuring Eco Club
At three Title I schools in Orlando, Florida, teachers from Orange County Public Schools created an award-winning program like no other in the country.
Climate Correction™ 2023: Climate Justice: A Moral Imperative
A session at VoLo Foundation's Climate Correction™ conference dedicated to building progress on climate justice.
We're pleased to welcome VoLo Foundation as Environmental Justice Partner at Climate Week NYC