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#SocialInfrastructure #PublicSpace #EnvironmentalEquity
August 14, 2023 at 6:56 PM
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Yay, our grant is on this list!

#PlacesForAll #EnvironmentalEquity #WokeScience
Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database
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February 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Okay, now that I've recovered from my excitement, I want to add a shout-out to my amazing collaborators: Sophie Trawalter, Kim Meidenbauer, Michelle Stuhlmacher, and Leidy Klotz. It takes a team like this to make the magic happen.

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November 14, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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Happy Earth Day! We must stay unified across our home 🌎. #EnvironmentalJustice #EnvironmentalEquity #Sustainability #EnvironmentalHeritage #EarthDay
April 23, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Attn!!

If you have been laid off or fired by DOGE canceling of contracts/funding - Michigan’s Attorney General wants to talk to you!

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February 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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'What Juneteenth asks of us now'

🖋 Margot Brown | Word In Black
📸 Taylor Marie | St. Louis American

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #ClimateJustice #BlackPermanency #Juneteenth #EnvironmentalEquity
What Juneteenth asks of us now 
This Juneteenth felt different.  It called for a deeper kind of reflection. I found myself thinking not only about history, but about the moment we are in now. At a time when we are witnessing the steady erasure of centuries of Black history and the dismantling of voting rights, I am reminded that freedom has […]
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June 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Stop convincing people to let it be this way to prevent taxes from going up just because you are keeping it from them that it can be fixed without affecting taxes, but you want to rely on the people not knowing! #EnvironmentalEquity No socioeconomics are not an excuse either.
August 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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West Sacramento is revolutionizing climate action by ensuring that sustainability efforts are accessible and impactful for underserved communities.

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#WestSacramentoYoloCounty #CA #ClimateAction #WestSacramentoCommunity #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity
West Sacramento prioritizes climate action initiatives for underserved communities
City launches programs to support low-income residents with energy audits and recycling education
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May 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Massachusetts is on the brink of a groundbreaking shift in energy with Senate Bill 673, aiming to unite New England states in the pursuit of clean fusion energy.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #SustainableEnergy
Massachusetts Senate Considers Regional Compact for Fusion Energy Research
Senate Bill 673 aims to foster collaboration on fusion energy across New England states.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Mayor Todd Lance warns that Cloverdale's water crisis threatens not just livelihoods but the very survival of the community amidst rising wildfires and dwindling resources.

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#LakeCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalEquity
Mayor Todd Lance highlights Cloverdale water crisis impacts on community and economy
Lance addresses critical water shortages affecting Cloverdale's economy and fire safety.
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June 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Bethlehem residents are rallying for stronger green buffer protections to safeguard their neighborhoods, improve public health, and promote environmental equity.

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#BethlehemLehighandNorthamptonCounties #PA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #PublicHealthIntervention
Residents urge expanded green buffer protections as council refers amendment to committee
Dozens of residents testified in favor of a green buffer-yard zoning amendment that would extend protections to semi-detached and attached dwellings; council voted to refer the proposal to the Community Development Committee for detailed review and planning commission comment.
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July 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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#Health and #ClimateChange 2 of 3

#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalEquity #PublicHealth #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #SocialJustice #ClimateSolutions #Sustainability #GlobalHealth #ClimatePolicy #EnvironmentalRacism #ClimateResilience #ClimateActivism

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Lancet Countdown 2024: Health and Climate Change 2 of 3 - Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of climate justice in this episode of the Heliox Podcast. Our hosts dive into how climate change affects different communities unequally, from urban heat is...
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November 5, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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Low-Tech, Energy-Free Tool Collects and Cleans Fog Water
A new fog harvester could benefit communities that lack access to clean freshwater. #water #cleanwater #environment #pollution #airpollution #environmentalequity
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Low-Tech, Energy-Free Tool Collects and Cleans Fog Water - Eos
A new fog harvester could benefit communities that lack access to clean freshwater.
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October 1, 2023 at 3:20 PM
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DeKalb County is facing a $31 million sanitation shortfall, prompting a controversial rate increase and a heated debate over equitable fees for residents near the landfill.

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#DeKalbCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #SanitationReform #PublicWorks
DeKalb committee approves sanitation rate increase, adds amended tire fees and rejects broad landfill discount
The Public Works committee approved a multi-year sanitation rate increase and an amended tire fee schedule, rejected a wider environmental equity discount for households near the landfill, and debated targeted senior and half‑mile relief and a composting commitment.
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June 19, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Costa Mesa's urban tree canopy stands at a mere 13.88%, raising questions about sustainability and future growth in our city.

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#CostaMesaOrangeCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #SustainablePlanning #UrbanForestry
Costa Mesa releases urban canopy assessment; council asks staff for budgeted options to grow tree cover
A new urban tree canopy assessment found Costa Mesa’s canopy at 13.88% (about 22,700 trees, $100M replacement value). Council directed staff to return by April 21 with existing program costs, options and ballpark estimates for growing canopy and a cost estimate for a potential master plan; motion passed 5‑1.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Montgomery County's council is weighing a crucial zoning amendment that could redefine vehicle repair operations in rural areas, sparking passionate debates on community impact and environmental concerns.

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#MontgomeryCounty #MD #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity
Planning board urges targeted setbacks as council hears support for ZTA 26-09 allowing vehicle repair in rural village overlay
Speakers at a Montgomery County Council public hearing urged adoption of ZTA 26-09 to allow vehicle repair as a limited use in Rural Village Center overlays, while the Planning Board recommended safeguards on setback reductions and clarity on when setbacks apply. The hearing closed with no vote; a work session will be scheduled.
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July 22, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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A new bill could transform Lake Eleanor into a vibrant recreational hub while dramatically increasing San Francisco's century-old water fee from $30,000 to $2 million!

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#US #CitizenPortal #PublicRecreation #CaliforniaRecreation #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalEquity
McClintock and water-district leaders push to open Hetch Hetchy reservoir to recreation, raise annual fee to $2 million
Representative McClintock and water-district testimony backed HR 177 to raise San Francisco's Raker Act annual fee from $30,000 to $2,000,000 and open Lake Eleanor for limited recreation while directing NPS to study equitable cost sharing and water-treatment needs.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Residents are rallying to save the Miseno Forest from development, emphasizing its critical role in flood reduction, wildlife support, and environmental justice.

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#UpperDarbyDelawareCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #BiodiversityPreservation #EnvironmentalEquity #FloodMitigation
Residents press council to preserve Miseno Forest amid development concerns
Multiple residents urged council to keep the Miseno (Mazzino) tract as public land, citing flood mitigation, clean air, biodiversity and connections to Collinbrook tributary and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Planners are reshaping Horry County's future land-use map, but community voices are raising critical concerns over the impact on tribal grounds and the environment.

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#HorryCounty #SC #HorryCountyIndustrialCorridors #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #LandUsePlanning
Planners present industrial‑corridor overlay; public and council raise equity and environmental concerns
Planning staff presented a draft industrial‑corridor overlay for the county’s future land‑use map, citing a 453‑response survey and a suitability model; a public commenter and several council members urged careful treatment of tribal grounds, wetlands and rural character.
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August 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Local communities have powerful tools at their disposal to tackle the environmental and equity challenges posed by data centers—are we ready to take action?

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#DaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #DaneCountyEnvironment #LocalPolicy #CommunityBenefit
Committee briefed on local tools and tariff options to limit data‑center impacts
Presenters and staff discussed local levers — community benefit agreements, zoning and procurement conditions — alongside utility tools (tariffs, minimum billing, bespoke resources and financial security) to allocate costs and reduce risks to ratepayers.
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August 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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Bloomfield Hills is reconsidering how driveways and decorative walkways are counted in open space regulations, sparking a debate on sustainability and property values.

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#BloomfieldHillsOaklandCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #EnvironmentalEquity #StormwaterManagement
Bloomfield Hills staff urge limiting driveway/walkway credits to protect open space and stormwater
City staff presented data showing driveway and decorative-walkway "credits" in the landscape open-space ordinance increase impervious surface on redeveloped lots; commissioners voted to refer the walkway exception to the planning commission for review and to keep the driveway credit in place for now while more data are gathered.
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July 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Birmingham's city commissioners are weighing a new stormwater management ordinance that could change the game for home construction—will it help the environment without burdening homeowners?

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#BirminghamCityOaklandCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity
Commission debates single‑family stormwater ordinance; staff told to narrow scope and return
City staff presented proposed single‑family stormwater management standards to require detention/infiltration for new construction and substantial additions; commissioners broadly supported new‑construction requirements but asked staff to return with narrowed language, enforcement details and measurable metrics rather than approve the ordinance tonight.
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July 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Harwich is on the brink of a wastewater revolution, with new plans aiming for 100% nitrogen removal, but residents are calling for more equitable solutions and alternatives!

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#EastHarwichBarnstableCounty #MA #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity
Harwich gets updated wastewater plan from consultant; Pleasant Bay near compliance, town focuses next on recharge and phasing
Consultant GHD presented an updated Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan that leaves Pleasant Bay near 100% TMDL compliance but proposes phased sewering, recharge-site work, and financial modeling; town officials and residents pressed for deeper review of growth assumptions, alternatives such as IA systems, equity of connection costs, and PFAS protections.
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July 16, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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Latino-majority neighborhoods in California's Central Valley are facing a dire public health crisis, with alarming levels of nitrate-contaminated well water linked to nearby dairies.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalEquity #CommunityHealth #WaterSafety
Community groups urge faster action after analysis finds higher nitrate in Latino‑majority neighborhoods
Community and legal advocates presented geospatial analyses at the State Water Board workshop showing domestic wells near dairies and in Latino‑majority neighborhoods have higher nitrate concentrations; they called for stricter, enforceable timelines and expanded well testing and replacement‑water protections.
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July 11, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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December 16, 2024 at 7:04 PM