Washington Informer Environment: Climate Justice & Local Impact

Ward 5 Council member Zachary Parker announced his introduction of new environmental justice legislation on Monday in Ivy City, a neighborhood facing numerous sources of pollution — including from the many large diesel-powered vehicles that pass by daily. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Ward 5 Council Member Announces Bill to Address Pollution Hot Spots

by Kayla Benjamin November 8, 2023July 3, 2024

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Community Leaders and Activists Join Forces to Address Environmental Disparities in Greater Washington Region

by WI Web Staff November 2, 2023July 3, 2024

Demonstrators with Extinction Rebellion D.C. locked themselves together to delay work at a Washington Gas worksite in northeast D.C. Oct. 26. (Courtesy of Extinction Rebellion D.C.)

What On (Our) Earth is Going On?: October Roundup

by Kayla Benjamin November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

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MEEK/NUTTER: Renewables and Natural Gas Together Can Help Us Fight Climate Change

by Kendrick Meek and Michael Nutter November 1, 2023July 3, 2024

As of Nov. 1, consumers in D.C. will be able to drop off home-use batteries of any kind for free at sites around the city, where they'll be picked up for recycling. (Courtesy of Heather Kennedy via Flickr)

D.C. Launches All-Battery Recycling Drop-Offs

by Kayla Benjamin October 30, 2023November 2, 2023

Brothers Lester Austin (right) and Hasker Austin (center) stop for a photo in front of the National African American History Museum while touring D.C. on e-bikes with a cousin, Lester Fultz, who was visiting from Cleveland. (Courtesy of Lester Austin)

‘Independent, Fun, Relaxing’: Two Black Washingtonians On E-Bike Riding

by Kayla Benjamin October 25, 2023October 26, 2023

Attendees of Bloomberg CityLab 2023 explored the District on a tour of murals around Union Market Oct. 18. (Courtesy of Bloomberg Philanthropies)

DMV Locals Shine, Share District’s Innovations at 10th Annual CityLab Conference

by Kayla Benjamin October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Many stakeholders are involved in the development of six zero-energy homes in Fairmount Heights that will pilot a new microgrid technology. Pictured at the Oct. 13 groundbreaking ceremony, from left: J. Tyler Anthony, Pepco president & CEO; Stephanie Prange Prostel, Housing Initiative Partners deputy director; Md. state senator Joanne C. Benson; Akiaba Stewart, mayor of Fairmount Heights; Maryann Dillon, executive director of Housing Initiative Partnership; Jolene Ivey, Prince George’s County councilmember; Paul Pinsky, director of Maryland Energy Administration; and Rob Bennett, BlockEnergy CEO. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Affordable Housing Meets Cutting-Edge Energy Tech in Fairmount Heights Development

by Kayla Benjamin October 18, 2023October 19, 2023

At Sycamore & Oak in Congress Heights, more than 90 students from around D.C. participated in hands-on demonstrations of forestry careers at Upward Ground: A Nature Equity Experience on Oct. 12. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Photo Essay: D.C. High Schoolers Discover Careers in Trees

by Kayla Benjamin and Robert R. Roberts October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

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Prince George’s Upcoming Bag Fee Law Will Not Exempt SNAP Recipients

by Kayla Benjamin October 11, 2023October 12, 2023

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