Study: Lessons learned from environmental justice screening tool development and resistance
Phys.Org (by Lori Atherton, Univ. of Mich.)
February 2, 2022
https://phys.org/news/2022-02-lessons-environmental-justice-screening-tool.html

State-level environmental justice screening tools are being supported by environmental justice advocacy groups in Michigan and across the country, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. These  tools document the communities that are hardest hit by environmental injustices. In the new study, published online Feb.

Scott Drinkall

Scott Drinkall

Ph.D. Student, Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University

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Catherine Wong

Catherine Wong

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Ryan Maia

Ryan Maia

Community Engagement Consultant, Green Finance Platform

Since 1989, ELI has honored over 200 champions of wetlands protection through the National Wetlands Awards program, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional effort, innovation, and excellence in protecting these critical ecosystems. In this episode, hear from our five 2022 awardees, who share their perspectives and insight on a variety of wetlands-related matters. 
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