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Climate Justice

Climate change affects all of us, but it hits low-income communities first and worst.

Toxic-Free Neighborhoods

Low income communities of color have long struggled with racist land use practices that diminish their health, safety and quality of life.

Community Land-Use Planning

Under California law, all municipalities are required to complete General Plans which provide a blueprint and long range vision for cities.

Clean Air

For many years, residents in the community of Barrio Logan complained about the increasing heavy-duty diesel truck traffic on their neighborhood streets.

Border Environmental Justice

EHC reduces toxic pollution caused by maquiladora industries in Tijuana and promotes fair trade and globalization for justice.

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photo-interior-fpo-1Climate change has come to San Diego.

A recent climate change study (link to SDF study) concludes that by 2050 San Diego will not meet its energy needs and will face severe environmental and public health crises. With the highest per capita greenhouse gas emissions statewide, San Diego continues to grow rapidly,  heading towards greater problems if we do not take action to reduce our carbon footprint.

From rising temperatures, worsening air quality, increased wildfires, and dwindling rainfall, these impacts pose the biggest threats to low income communities who already have less access to services and adequate health care.

Environmental Health Coaltion's Green Energy/Green Jobs campaign ensures that these environmental justice communities participate in policy development and advocacy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit from the shift to clean and efficient energy practices.

Our Green Energy/Green Jobs program also participates in state and national alliances that address climate change from an environmental justice perspective.