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Environmental Justice

Fast fashion or mass pollution?

Posted by: Susie
Posted: December 23, 2024
Categories: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure, Water & Wilderness Protection

Read time: 10 minutes This holiday season, millions of people will spend time shopping for their loved ones, with clothing projected to be the top gift given by consumers according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. […]

New Coalition Seeks to Organize for the Goal of a Lead-Free Indianapolis

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: August 12, 2024
Categories: Environmental Justice

Lead exposure remains a critical health issue in Marion County. The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is spearheading efforts to address this persistent threat through the Lead-Free Indy initiative.

Take Action for Clean Air and Healthy Environments in NW Indiana

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: February 16, 2024
Categories: Climate Change, Environmental Justice

Indiana’s Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting a public meeting about renewing the air permit for BP’s Whiting Facility on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 6pm. The meeting will be an opportunity for IDEM’s staff to describe […]

Environmental Justice Across Indiana

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: February 22, 2023
Categories: Environmental Justice

Some exciting changes have happened lately at the Hoosier Environmental Council! Paula Brooks promoted to Environmental Justice Director We are pleased to share that Paula Brooks has been promoted to Environmental Justice Director. Paula has been with HEC since […]

Engaging Youth in Environmental Justice

Posted by: Renee
Posted: August 12, 2019
Categories: Environmental Justice

This summer, HEC’s Environmental Health Associate, Paula Brooks, held a three-part environmental justice workshop for the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Youth Tree Team (KIB YTT). Nearly 100 teens and young adults learned about the history of neighborhoods, the meaning […]