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Category: Sustainability

Dr. Benjamin Chavis is the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and considered by some to be the "Godfather of the postmodern environmental justice movement."
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Advocates Blast Trump’s Anti-Environmental Justice Agenda

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, a leading civil and human rights activist, is criticizing the Trump administration for gutting federal environmental justice programs, which he believes will lead to greater suffering and harm for communities of color.

Ravi K. Perry (Courtesy photo)
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D.C. Residents Discuss Urban Heat Islands

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
Pet owners should know it is important to clean up after their furry family members as dog waste can be a serious environmental hazard. (Micha Green/The 51¿´Æ¬ Informer)
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The Dirty Truth: How Dog Poop Harms the Environment — and Why Dog Owners Need to Pick It Up

Denise Rolark Barnes photo by Denise Rolark Barnes April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
People's Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye
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OPC Advocates for Sustainability and Environmental Preservation

by Office of the People's Counsel April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
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2025 Sustainability Issue

by WI Web Staff April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
51¿´Æ¬ Informer Managing Editor Micha Green enjoys a Sunday afternoon at the 51¿´Æ¬ National Cathedral on April 13. (Courtesy photo)
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The Importance of Celebrating, Appreciating and Improving ‘Our Earth’

Micha Green photo by Micha Green April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
Antoine M. Thompson
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Greener Roads Ahead: Antoine Thompson Advocates for Green Transportation Solutions

Avatar photo by Mya Trujillo April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
**FILE** The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) land grant centers will host a family-friendly celebration on Earth Day at the East Capitol Urban Farm, emphasizing the impact of collective action on sustainable practices. (WI photo)
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Earth Month in the District: Local Efforts for a Global Cause

Avatar photo by Mya Trujillo April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
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Trees are Essential for D.C.’s Climate Resiliency

by Casey Trees April 16, 2025April 16, 2025
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The Green Opportunity Gap: Expanding Black Access for Economic Mobility

by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and LaToya Parker April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

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