“Environmental Racism in Diverse Regions in the United States” is a 3-part webinar series each of which includes a briefing on the issue, a discussion of the impact on people most directly affected, and proposed advocacy actions.

“Awakening to Environmental Justice” is a 2-part skills-building workshop series which profiles the skills needed to research local cases of environmental injustice and to respectfully engage with local activists.  PART 1 focuses on building online research skills using a demographic tool, the Opportunity Atlas, an EPA environmental justice screening tool, and simple google searches.  PART 2 focuses on how to reach out to community activists in a respectful manner of solidarity, which features Carolyn Townes, OFS, as a speaker.

“Working for Environmental Justice,” is a 3-part webinar series which highlights the affected communities and local advocates in three regions in the United State – the Permian Basin and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico (Interfaith Power and Light), St. James, Louisiana (Rise St. James), and Chester, Pennsylvania (Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living and Campus Coalition Concerning Chester) – as case studies of ongoing environmental injustice. Based on the guidance of the affected speakers and activist organizations, the series also points to impactful advocacy opportunities at the national, state, and local levels (including two national environmental justice bills: the Environmental Justice for All Act and the Justice for Black Farmers Act).

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The “Working for Environmental Justice” campaign is a continuation of FAN’s collaboration with the Franciscan Federation, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnatiand the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, advocating with people and communities disproportionately and negatively affected by environmental degradation and climate change.