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Fellows weave their life experiences with their scientific expertise in essays that push back against persistent injustice and oppression, and offer paths for institutions and communities to push toward environmental justice and equity.
recent essays
Combating energy poverty and energy insecurity are critical elements to achieving environmental health equity for billions worldwide.
No one should have to choose between work and health.
Fungal spores are an insidious menace for asthma patients in flood-prone Puerto Rico. We need education and collaboration with the U.S. to help people breathe easier.
From discrimination and a lack of staff diversity to witnessing communities like yours harmed, environmental justice work is an emotional and physical struggle.
Bathrooms, when sufficient, provide us the space to care for ourselves and have dignity. We need to extend this right to people experiencing homelessness in US cities.
EHN talked to people with disabilities put in increased danger during last summer’s Pacific Northwest heat waves. Activists say accessible cooling centers and air conditioning are key to combating this injustice.
Expanding electric vehicle access will help improve air quality and mobility in low-income communities plagued by environmental racism.
As world leaders gather at COP26, we need acknowledge the historical root causes of the climate crisis.
From an early age, many people don’t feel welcome in outdoor spaces or inspired to pursue environmental science careers. That needs to change.
