The rapid rise in oil terminals in Washington State coupled with mounting oil train explosions in the US and Canada is prompting a slate of proposals on how to address the issue. In this news feature Martha Baskin catches up with a city council president, legislator, policy analyst and activist in a raging debate which shows no sign of ending soon.
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Green Acre Radio is a weekly radio program focusing on important issues in the environmental and sustainability movement, including wetland restoration, Puget Sound recovery, local food policy and ocean acidification. Produced by Martha Baskin and sponsored by the HumanLinks Foundation in partnership with Jack Straw Cultural Center. E-mail greenacre@jackstraw.org with comments or suggestions.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
February 7, 2014: Re-Defining Environmental Equity in the Duwamish Valley with Lessons from the South Bronx
Talk to community organizers from the South Bronx and Seattle’s Duwamish River Valley and you’ll learn environmental justice isn’t just about public health impacts and toxic exposure, but about equity – quality of life, feeling good about where you live, good jobs and affordable housing. In this feature set in the Duwamish Valley, where cleanup and revitalization are underway, we talk with local organizers and Majora Carter, a nationally recognized urban revitalization expert, who became known for her work in the South Bronx.
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