Tune in to tomorrow, December 5, at 7:00 PM to listen to Pamela Stewart-Martinez and other experts discuss the outcome of New York City's 2021 ballot proposals as part of Gotham Gazette’s Represent NYC series, which will be broadcast on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network (Spectrum 34, 1993, 1995, RCN 82, FiOS 33).
Fatal Beauty: Toxics in Personal Care Products
Join us, the New York State Conference of NAACP Branches, Clean and Healthy NY, and the JustGreen Partnership at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 7 for Fatal Beauty, a discussion on the disproportionate environmental impacts of toxics in personal care products. And to get you fired up, you can watch the video replay of Moving Toward Beauty Justice, a discussion on toxics in beauty products. RSVP Here
Peggy Shepard on Community Equity Agreements for Infrastructure Panel
On Wednesday, December 8, Peggy Shepard will participate in a 10:00 AM panel discussion on Community Equity Agreements: Engaging with Frontline Communities to Identify & Incorporate Enforceable Commitments During the Design & Review of Major Infrastructure Projects as part of ACSE’s 2021 International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure. RSVP Here
Peggy Shepard to Honor Cecil Corbin-Mark at NIEHS Event
Peggy Shepard will deliver a tribute to the late Cecil Corbin-Mark at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 10 as part of the NIEHS’ day-long workshop: Addressing Racism as a Public Health Issue Through the Lens of Environmental Health Disparities & Environmental Justice. RSVP Here
Setting a Climate Justice Agenda for CUNY
City University of New York (CUNY) students, faculty, and staff are invited to a virtual meeting to advance a climate justice agenda at CUNY from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, December 10. Peggy Shepard will kick things off with the opening remarks, and the discussion will explore how CUNY can be part of the positive response to the climate crisis and ultimately serve as a model of sustainability, resilience, and justice.
Congestion Pricing Roundtable
What will congestion pricing mean for Northern Manhattan? Join us for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:00 PM. RSVP Here
VIDEO REPLAY: Moving Towards Beauty Justice
In case you missed it, watch the video replay of Moving Towards Beauty Justice, which explored the disproportionate impacts of toxics in beauty products. Watch the Video
'Tis the Season for Giving... And also for Donating, Reusing, Repairing, & Sharing
It’s that time of year when people are looking to donate items and give gifts that minimize their footprint. Fortunately, the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board has published a great resource for New Yorkers looking to donate, reuse, repair, and share items. Learn More
