How American Cities Can Promote Urban Agriculture
In his original plan for the city of Philadelphia, William Penn declared that every home should have ample space “for...
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How Environmental Policies Can Promote Economic Growth
The Trump administration had been working hard to roll back the nation’s environmental regulations on the grounds that they are...
Air Pollution Disproportionally Affects People of Color, Lower-Income Residents in DC
The rates of death and health burdens associated with air pollution are borne unequally and inequitably by people of color...
How The Cannabis Industry Illuminates Changing Political Dynamics Between Private And Public Interests
According to the “Bootleggers and Baptists” theory of politics, coalitions of groups whose interests are usually at odds are more likely...
Climate Change Increases Potential for Conflict and Violence
Images of extensive flooding or fire-ravaged communities help us see how climate change is accelerating the severity of natural disasters....
How Should Social Work Respond To The United States Leaving The Paris Agreement?
“Logic clearly dictates the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” – Dr. Spock (Star Trek) This...
Work Together to Prepare for the Next Big Storm
Year by year, hurricanes are growing stronger and more frequent. We are witness to these changes as we watch two catastrophic...
Plastic Might Be Convenient, But Is It Worth It?
Plastic is everywhere in our lives these days. Water bottles, microbead skin products, disposable razors, shopping bags, and red solo...
Environmental Social Work: A Call to Action
Photo Credit: United Church of Christ What is environmental justice? Dr. Robert Bullard, often called the father of the environmental...
Can We Talk About Climate Change For A Moment?
Three Hurricanes Looming off the East Coast of the United States It is becoming increasingly more difficult to deny the...
6 Reasons to Start Recycling Today
Most scientific studies argue that the reduction of fossil fuel consumption is paramount to reduce the effects of climate change....
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Nature
Sometimes it is hard to continuously find motivation to reach your goals to conserve nature and work to help the...
The Damage of Dairy: The Environmental Impact of a Massive Industry
Imagine yourself strolling beside a river in the woods near your home, only to have this idyllic scene interrupted by...
Environmental Justice for Indigenous Populations
Climate change has an inordinate effect on vulnerable populations. The EPA has published multiple fact sheets outlining the effects of...
Meeting the Middle: Why a Balanced Message Promotes Sustainability
It’s been 10 years since “An Inconvenient Truth,” the Al Gore film, first hit the big screen. Do yourself a...
What is Green Social Work?
The Urban Renaissance Center of Civic Park Neighborhood in Flint is a new field placement area for social work students...
Flint Residents Can’t Catch A Break with New Trash Collection Dispute
Long before the “Flint Water Crisis” brought national attention to the City of Flint generations of “Flintstones” at home and...
US Health and Human Service Awards $500,000 in funding to Flint Health Centers
FLINT, Mich. – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced $500,000 in funding to...
Urban Planning Solutions for Food Deserts
Grocery options are limited on the far South Side. (Image: Zol87 CC by/nc) What is a ‘Food Desert’? A generally...
5 Charities That Help Fight Global Climate Change
The fight to prevent climate change is a big part of the consciousness in modern society. The recent extreme cold...
