Specific Issue: Environmental justice

Environmental justice

Here's a story about how members of the Changemakers community are fighting for environmental justice in the United States:

Have you ever noticed that the healthiest lifestyles are found in the wealthiest communities? The organic markets, bike paths, and hybrid cars are luxuries for the privileged, though value is universal.

Enter social activist Van Jones, a graduate of Yale Law School and author of the bestseller, The Green Collar Economy. In a recent blog post, he said: “When the White House and the campuses are speaking the same language, you know the country is ready to do something special. America is ready for the 21st century. It's ready for good, green jobs that provide pathways out of poverty while protecting and restoring the planet.”

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