Browsing by Subject "environmental justice"
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Effectively Communicating with Subsistence Fish Consumers to Reduce Exposure to Contaminants
(2020-04-24)Economic factors and cultural values influence individual choices to catch local fish as an important supplement to their diet. This practice is commonly referred to as subsistence fishing. We believe the term “fishing for ... -
Environmental Equity: Socio-Historical Context of Industrial Siting in Riceboro, Georgia
(2008-04-23)Riceboro is a small, rural, and predominantly African-American community in coastal Liberty County, Georgia. With two resident manufacturing industries producing over 75% over the county’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) emissions, ... -
Environmental Justice Analysis of Post-Hurricane Funding and Planning
(2020-04-23)As disasters increase in frequency and severity with climate change, affected communities across the United States are struggling to recover in a timely manner. Through analysis of federal and state recovery funds ... -
Environmental Justice Considerations for the Implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in North Carolina
(2021-04-30)Environmental organizations are pushing North Carolina to consider joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which is a multi-state, market-based cap-and-invest program aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions ... -
Incorporating Environmental Equity into NC DEQ’s Regulatory Impact Analysis
(2022-04-22)Incorporating Environmental Equity into NC DEQ’s Regulatory Impact Analysis is a project in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NC DEQ) Division of Water Resources (DWR) Planning ... -
Ocean Justice: Strategies for an Equitable Implementation of North Carolina's Offshore Wind Industry
(2021-04-30)The United States currently faces a dual crisis of climate change and inequality. Racial wealth disparities stemming from a history of discriminatory policies and oppressive practices have been further compounded by climate ...
