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The Puerto Rican Case for Environmental Justice
Environmental justice (EJ) is a buzzy phrase these days, and for good reason. Across the country and around the world, efforts to address environmental injustices are on the rise. However, to most effectively address these issues, we must expand our definition of EJ and our understanding of who is most impacted. Through a case study on Puerto Rico, this blog demonstrates how colonization and a lack of self-determination take away the possibility of truly achieving EJ.
Puerto Rico's Sunny Future
Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico in late September 2022 and many communities are still recovering from the destruction. Slowly, many of them are not only recovering, but putting in the work to prepare themselves for future disasters, making them more resilient.
Boston’s Inequitable (Tree) Roots
Today we dig deep to get to the root of the issue created by lack of trees in certain neighborhoods of Boston. Branching out after our last blog about the benefits of trees, this post we turn a new leaf to explore- in depth- what a dearth of canopy coverage means. It's a bit longer than our usual posts and worth the read!
Hug a Tree!
No, seriously, there are a lot of benefits! Trees are often undervalued in urban areas, but they are a priceless resource to cities. Trees create many benefits for our climate and neighborhoods, and even being in their presence makes us happier! What exactly are these benefits? Read on to find out!
Microgrids in Refugee Camps: Improving People's Lives (Part 2)
Electricity is a basic human need. In the second post of our 2-part blog, we are exploring the possibilities for microgrids to better and brighten the lives of refugees in Rwanda. Providing reliable energy empowers communities and creates economic in order to lift refugees out from under the poverty trap.
