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Village Voice Puts Environmental Justice Right Upfront; Quotes EPSM’s Ana Baptista
Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

Village Voice Puts Environmental Justice Right Upfront; Quotes EPSM’s Ana Baptista

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Staring out from the front cover of The Village Voice’s May 4th-10th edition is a haunting photo of young Faith Garner, age six. The photo, posed by The Village Voice, emphasizes the severely high rate of health issues faced by residents of Newark’s Ironbound, in part due … Continue Reading →
How Justice-Minded Designers & Planners Can Improve Resilience Efforts
Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

How Justice-Minded Designers & Planners Can Improve Resilience Efforts

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At Resilience by Design University, Fundamentals Symposium and Workshop, EPSM Chair Ana Baptista was invited to serve on a panel that invoked not only her work as a tireless fighter for environmental justice, but her background in urban planning. Speaking on “Understanding Challenges and Communicating Responsibilities,” she was … Continue Reading →
EPSM Chair Ana Baptista Talks Toxics on WNYC
Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

EPSM Chair Ana Baptista Talks Toxics on WNYC

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Dr. Ana Baptista was recently featured in WNYC’s investigative series, Dirty Little Secrets, regarding the lack of accountability in cleaning up toxic pollutants. Check out the article (and the radio piece) and learn more about how pollution affects New Jersey’s poorest communities in the WNYC repost below: … Continue Reading →