Washington Informer Environment: Climate Justice & Local Impact

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Spots Still Open in D.C.’s Recently-Launched Free Curbside Composting Pilot

by Kayla Benjamin May 1, 2023August 16, 2023

Erfan Nabizada, a climate activist and sophomore at Chevy Chase-Bethesda High School, gives a keynote speech at the conference. His involvement in activism began when he was 8 years old and growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Office of the People’s Counsel Hosts Youth Climate Summit

by WI Web Staff May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

Goldman Prize winner Chilekwa Mumba and his wife, Helen Mosha Mumba, stand in San Francisco with the award. (The Goldman Environmental Prize)

Kennedy Center Hosts ‘Green Nobel’ Awards Honoring Global Activists

by Kayla Benjamin and Brenda C. Siler May 1, 2023August 16, 2023

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at an event in Sparrows Point, Maryland, where signed several environmental bills, including the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act, on April 21. (Photo by Joe Andrucyk, Patrick Siebert)

What On (Our) Earth Is Going On?

by Kayla Benjamin April 26, 2023August 16, 2023

Event attendees stopped by the newly-filled shelves to peruse the titles during Earth Day. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)

Washington Informer Book Drive Helps Fill Shelves at The Well

by Kayla Benjamin April 26, 2023August 16, 2023

D.C., Prince George’s County Get Failing Grades for Air Quality

by Kayla Benjamin April 24, 2023August 16, 2023

earth blue banner sign

EDITORIAL: Why Earth Day Should Be Important to the Black Community

by WI Editorial Staff April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Queen Shabazz at Forest Hill Park in Richmond, Va. (Benjamin Israel/Taking Nature Black and the U.S. Forest Service)

Still Need Earth Day Plans? Here Are 6 Ideas

by Kayla Benjamin April 19, 2023August 16, 2023

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's goal is to plant 3,100 trees in April as part of the Enhance Our Environment initiative. (Courtesy of Howard University)

For Alpha Kappa Alpha, Going Green Is a Serious Matter

by Maya Pottiger April 19, 2023April 20, 2023

Our Unprecedented Opportunity For Health Equity, Jobs and Justice

by Dr. Tonya Calhoun, Director, Community Engagement, Environmental Defense Fund April 19, 2023April 19, 2023