Twenty years ago, President Clinton issued Executive Order 12898, “Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations,” directing federal agencies to address environmental injustices in their operations and in communities across the country. Since that time a number of states, counties and cities including Fulton County have developed Environmental Justice policies […]
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Are you a young person who wants to meet others interested in advancing their leadership for change?
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No one organization can effectively address a large and complex environmental problem alone. A multifaceted
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Because many people don’t know what to do when they discover their neighborhood has been designated for a waste
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When a community encounters an environmental issue of concern, they need to get mobilized to solve it.Â
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Capacity building begins from within. ECO-Action is committed to make long-term investments in building community capacity that lead to results. We begin by listening, then though providing guidance and coaching help the communities’ vision of a better future to emerge. Developing the capabilities of community leaders is a key element of this community organizing strategy. […]
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