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Growing Shade Equity, One Tree at a Time

Union of Concerned Scientists

People who rely on public transportation, live alone, or work jobs that are exposed to the elements—such as farm workers, gardeners, and postal workers—are all at greater risk. Credit: Edith de Guzman) In 2020, we worked with a group of community scientists in South L.A. Social factors, too, affect heat outcomes.

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Paula García Knows Renewable Energy Is for the People

Union of Concerned Scientists

Soon after, García put her experience and her education into action, joining a consultant group that helped the Colombian government evaluate what policies could support the large-scale deployment of renewables for the country. A just transition will require a commitment to equity at every level of decision making.

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Not All Community Benefits Are Created Equal

Legal Planet

As California offshore wind moves forward, there are opportunities for underserved, environmental justice, and tribal communities to secure benefits and community investment (if communities are interested in negotiating with developers). That work should begin in an expeditious manner. Read it here.

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Countries failed to agree first steps on solar geoengineering at the UN. What went wrong?

Legal Planet

In amongst proposals regarding plastic pollution, air quality, pesticides and circular economies, to mention but a few, the most controversial was a Swiss-led proposal to establish an expert group on solar radiation modification (SRM). A missed opportunity? With negotiating time running out, the talks were over.

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CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 28th annual CleanWater Conservancy Watershed Cleanup Day in Centre County. Volunteers at this year’s event will have the opportunity to work at a variety of sites across Centre County to remove trash that could otherwise end up in local waterways.

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Making Sense of the US-China Joint Glasgow Declaration

Legal Planet

Much of this is work to come presumably, but I hope that China will commit to more extensive disclosure on the specifics. that “China will phase down coal consumption during the 15th Five Year Plan and make best efforts to accelerate this work”) were affirmations of previous announcements. Other statements (e.g.,

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Delivering Workforce Benefits in an Emerging Industry

Legal Planet

This post examines the Plan’s approach to advancing workforce opportunities in communities impacted by California’s OSW development. Whether many of these prospective employees reside in the same impacted communities that the Plan intends to prioritize (underserved groups, fisheries, tribal communities) remains uncertain.

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