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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
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.
Preparing for and building back after natural disasters should not be a one-size-fits all approach.
Methods of investing, lending, and risk assessment must change to prioritize equity.
Working with youth writers on a climate-fiction screenplay has opened my eyes to the power of the arts in confronting environmental crises.
Climate change and unbalanced regional political power are driving an ongoing water crisis in Bangladesh.
