Who: |
Communities, tribes, advocates, city/county/state governments, colleges/universities, faith-based organizations, businesses and other stakeholders interested in learning about opportunities to move toward environmental justice in their communities.
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Where: |
New Orleans Marriott Hotel
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: (888) 364-1200
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Presentations and Bios: |
Presentations and bios submitted by speakers, moderators and presenters are now available online, located under the Speaker tab.
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Contact: |
Lena (Vickey) Epps-Price
Conference Coordinator
Phone: 919-541-5573
Email: epps-price.lena@epa.gov |
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Topics :
This Conference provided an opportunity for participants to learn about the following:
- Goods Movement - new initiatives to reduce the impacts of transporting goods or produce.
- Sustainability/Green Jobs - sustainability in the context of jobs aimed at preserving ecosystems and reducing consumption.
- Ambient Air/Climate Change - impacts of ambient air pollutants and greenhouse gases on disproportionately affected communities.
- Hazardous Waste Cleanup/Job Training - impacts and challenges of hazardous materials, waste exposure and cleanup activities.
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