, more than 50 National City residents came together at a scoping meeting to raise their voice against USDG Fuel’s proposed fuel transfer station. A project that would increase pollution in their community. According to the Los Angeles Public Library, “Environmental Impact Reports (or EIRs) are reports to inform the public and public agency decision-makers of significant environmental effects of proposed projects, identify possible ways to minimize those effects, and describe reasonable alternatives to those projects ..read more

This program was made possible thanks to grant support from the San Diego Foundation. These elevated levels can cause serious health issues, including difficulty breathing, eye and nasal irritation, headaches, dizziness, and concentration problems. Below are some more of the student’s most significant findings. These air pollutants contribute to climate change and are harmful to human health, especially to vulnerable populations like people who already have long-term health issues, elders, and children ..read more

The EPA grant is one of seven awarded in California and one of 21 nationwide by the EPA during this . Selected applicants help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience and build community capacity. Made possible by the federal Inflation Reduction Act, the Community Change Grants Program is the single-largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history. The funding announcement is the first tranche of nearly $2 billion from the program that was designed based on comm ..read more

About the Environmental Services Department (ESD): ESD ensures that City of San Diego residents have a clean and safe environment. The department pursues waste management strategies that emphasize waste reduction, recycling and composting, and environmentally sound landfill management ..read more

In the long run, the actions of the retail stores negatively impact the health of already vulnerable communities while they benefit from the profits. Low-income communities face greater health risks than affluent communities due to limited access to or inability to afford eco-friendly goods and products. The connection between Proposition 65 and retailers like Ross and Burlington highlights the need for heightened awareness and scrutiny regarding chemical contaminants in garments and health disparities in communities that already have a long history of environmental racism. As consumers, we mu ..read more

Angelica Estrada, Environmental Health Coalition, application to help fund climate-resilient projects that will preserve, protect and strengthen San Diego’s central historic barrios. , Cultivating Equity,” was grounded in the community and led by the community. During the application-building period, Environmental Health Coalition hosted a survey and two community workshops to get direct resident feedback. San Diego Foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region. Our strategic priorities include advancing racial and social ..read more

The idea of decolonizing can be complex but ultimately, it begins with the actions we take in our day-to-day lives, what we consume- (products/media), who we align ourselves with, and who we support. Even creating awareness in your immediate circles like our home, our workplace, and our friends can be an act of emancipation from colonial oppression. , the Land Back movement advocates for a transfer of decision-making power over territories that are guaranteed under treaties and have been illegally taken by federal, state, county, or individuals. It also calls for acknowledging that these lands ..read more

We know words are not enough. That is why we are asking you to take action! Email your U.S. representative demanding they sign onto the , which calls for an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian aid to Gaza ..read more

Founded in 1980, Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) builds grassroots campaigns to confront the unjust consequences of toxic pollution, discriminatory land use, and climate change. Visit ..read more

If you have an air quality complaint, please report it to APCD by calling ..read more