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Three Public Members Join Newly Reformed San Diego Air Pollution Control District Board Ushering in a New Era of Clean Air
(Press Releases)
April 2, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 2, 2021 Contact: Angelica Estrada Communications Director, Environmental Health...
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SOMAH drives climate resiliency in environmental justice communities
(Climate Justice)
March 30, 2021
SOMAH Drives Climate Resiliency in Environmental Justice Communities The need for bold action on...
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MTS To Lower Youth Fares, Bring Back Free Transfers On Busses And Trolleys
(News)
March 11, 2021
kpbs. View Story. Download...
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April 6, 2021 Special Election
(United to Vote)
March 8, 2021
Versión en español a continuación. Updated on March 24, 2021, at 12:13 PM Get out to vote on April...
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San Diego air district overhaul underway with selections for new oversight board
(News)
February 16, 2021
The San Diego Union-Tribune. View Story. Download...
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Honoring Black Environmental Justice Leaders
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 11, 2021
Versión en español a continuación. Honoring Black Environmental Justice Leaders The Intersection of...
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A New Day! Democracy Prevails
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 21, 2021
versión en español a continuación A new day! Yesterday was probably the most monumental...
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Solar for renters in environmental justice communities is key to building a resilient California
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 13, 2021
In 2020, Californians dealt with historic wildfires, extreme heat, and power blackouts, all in the...
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December 11: San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Delays Consideration of Polluting Project, Responding to Community Demands for Electric Truck Requirements
(Press Releases)
December 11, 2020
San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Delays Consideration of Polluting Project, Responding to...
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Truck traffic around San Diego’s portside neighborhood would triple with new deal
(News)
December 8, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
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Environment Report: Advocates Want Zero-Emission Trucks in Portside Neighborhoods
(News)
December 7, 2020
Voice of San Diego. View Story....
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Tiny air pollution rise linked to 11% more Covid-19 deaths – study
(News)
November 4, 2020
The Guardian. View Story. Download...
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Happy National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 29, 2020
EHC is celebrating the passage of AB 2276 (Reyes, Salas, C. Garcia) a law that will address...
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Voter Guide
(United to Vote)
October 8, 2020
VOTER GUIDE SAN DIEGO YES on A - Affordable Homes for all San Diegans Learn more YES on B - Police...
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Clean Air Day A Reminder of San Diego’s Not So Clean Air
(News)
September 7, 2020
KPBS. View Story....
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Discussing air quality in San Diego on 3rd annual Clean Air Day
(News)
September 7, 2020
CBS8. View Story....
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California’s Largest Investment In Solar For Affordable Housing Turns 1
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 29, 2020
Since its launch in July 2019, the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program has...
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Voting Alone
(News)
September 20, 2020
New York Times. View Story. Download...
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Unhealthy Air Quality From Wildfires Putting Vulnerable Communities At Risk
(News)
September 29, 2020
KPBS. View Story. Download...
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August 20: Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates 40 Years of Environmental Justice Victories
(Press Releases)
August 20, 2020
San Diego/Tijuana’s leading EJ organization to step up the fight against environmental and...
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Meeting offers glimpse of possibilities in National City
(News)
July 31, 2020
The Star News. View Story. Download...
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Tell Port of San Diego to STOP DIESEL DEATHS
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 30, 2020
Tell Port of San Diego to STOP DIESEL DEATHS The Mitsubishi Cement Corporation (MCC) is proposing...
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Regulators Say Bonhomme Richard Fire Smoke Not A Health Risk
(News)
July 28, 2020
KPBS. View Story. Download...
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BREAKING: San Diego Air District Not Meeting Federal Air Quality Standards
(Climate Justice)
July 16, 2020
Environmental Health Coalition's statement on California State Auditor report on the San Diego...
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Diane Takvorian: We’ve known about these risks for decades. Nonaction is explicitly racist
(News)
July 16, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
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Air Quality Concerns Surround USS Bonhomme Richard Fire
(News)
July 15, 2020
KPBS. View Story. Download...
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Julie Corrales: Barrio Logan has faced environmental racism for generations. We want justice
(News)
July 15, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
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Maragret Avalos Godshalk: Smoke from the Navy ship fire is another assault on National City. Our community deserves better
(News)
July 15, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
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Answers on Navy Fire’s Health Impacts Won’t Come Right Away
(News)
July 14, 2020
VOSD. View Story....
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San Diego communities overwhelmed by smoke and toxins from Navy ship fire
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 13, 2020
On Sunday morning July 12, a 3-alarm fire broke out aboard the Navy ship USS Bonhomme Richard...
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Smoke from burning Navy ship in San Diego triggers health concerns, pollution monitoring
(News)
July 13, 2020
SDUT. View Story....
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Combaten incendio en el buque USS Bonhomme Richard por segundo día
(News)
July 13, 2020
Noticiasya. View Story....
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June 26: California Strategic Growth Council awards Environmental Health Coalition $200,000 for Transformative Climate Communities Program in Barrio Logan
(Press Releases)
June 26, 2020
Community-driven projects will support strengthening local economy, improving public health, and...
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BREAKING: CARB unanimously votes to adopt Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 25, 2020
Today, the California Air Resources Board chose health! CARB heard testimony from over 140 people...
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California first in the nation to require diesel vehicle manufacturers to go electric
(News)
June 25, 2020
Sacramento Bee. View Story. Download...
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MTS Approves Zero-Emission Recommendations
(Climate Justice)
June 23, 2020
This March, our lives were completely changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Public transit ridership...
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Diesel air pollution is making Californians sick
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 23, 2020
According to the state’s air quality agency, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), some 70%...
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San Diego’s New Parks Plan Hopes for Quality over Quantity
(News)
June 23, 2020
Featuring EHC's Barrio Logan Policy Advocate, Julie Corrales Next City. View Story. Download...
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COVID-19: Community Information and Resources
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
June 15, 2020
EHC has created this page to share community information and resources about the unfolding...
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National City ataca de frente el reto de promover el censo a distancia durante la pandemia
(News)
June 13, 2020
El censo de población continúa. La emergencia sanitaria por el covid-19 ha dificultado su...
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Future Air Pollution in San Diego Bay Hinges on the Navy’s Needs
(News)
June 9, 2020
Port commissioners axed a proposed ship repair project in National City last month. But that...
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June is Healthy Homes Month
(Healthy Kids)
June 4, 2020
This year's theme, "Healthy Housing for All", highlights the importance of safe and healthy living...
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Coronavirus Has Reduced Air Pollution, But Not The Risk In Some San Diego Communities
(News)
June 4, 2020
San Diegan’s living in neighborhoods near the border and the waterfront’s industrial areas face...
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Another Painful Reminder: Black Lives Matter
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
June 2, 2020
Black Lives Matter. Environmental Health Coalition stands in solidarity with the righteous...
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JOIN US: Census 2020 Virtual Town Halls
(United to Vote)
May 29, 2020
JOIN US: Census 2020 Virtual Town Halls Have you completed the 2020 Census? Data gathered every 10...
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May 19: Environmental Justice Victory for National City as Port of San Diego Hears Community Demands and Rejects New Shipyard Proposal
(Press Releases)
May 19, 2020
Port urged to protect public health, improve air quality, and reject all new shipyard projects in...
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TELL THE PORT: No new shipyards and air pollution in National City!
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 18, 2020
Austal USA is proposing to build a major ship repair facility in West National City. If approved by the...
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April 28: Winner of ‘Nobel Prize’ in Air Quality Achievements is First-Ever Environmental Justice Recipient of Prestigious Award
(Press Releases)
April 28, 2020
Joy Williams of Environmental Health Coalition has spent over 30 years improving health and air...
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Urgent Need to Defend Environmental and Health Regulations Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Climate Justice)
April 27, 2020
Below please find the text of a letter sent to Governor Gavin Newsom from members of the State...
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Three Ways You Can Complete the Census
(United to Vote)
March 23, 2020
JOIN US: Census 2020 Virtual Town Halls - June 11 and June 18 Have you received a letter in the...
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Vulnerable communities continue to bear greater pollution burden
(News)
March 12, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story....
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KPBS Midday Edition
(News)
March 12, 2020
KPBS. Listen to Story. Hear EHC's Jorge Gonzales talk about the 2020 Census, and how digital...
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Groups work to revive Barrio Logan community plan update
(News)
March 4, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story....
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San Diego’s climate equity report targets neighborhoods that need investment
(News)
February 18, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
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Where pollution is worst in San Diego
(News)
February 18, 2020
San Diego Reader. View Story....
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Proposed mixed-use, affordable-housing project in National City gets support from city
(News)
February 14, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
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San Diego Police boost efforts to keep heavy-duty trucks off Barrio Logan streets
(News)
January 19, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
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Port ships are becoming L.A.’s biggest polluters. Will California force a cleanup?
(News)
January 3, 2020
L.A.Times. View Story. Download...
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CARB: We Need A Stronger Advanced Clean Truck Rule
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 26, 2019
Julie Corrales, a poet, community activist, and mother of 2, lives in a historic home in the...
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Go Shopping for Transportation Justice!
(Climate Justice)
October 30, 2019
Your voice is important in planning the future of transit in San Diego. MTS wants to know how YOU...
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VIDEO: Barrio Logan Residents and EHC Demand Stronger Truck Route Enforcement
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 24, 2019
On December 10, 2018, San Diego City Council unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting...
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October 12: Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 423 to Reform San Diego Air Pollution Control District
(Press Releases)
October 11, 2019
District board will be first in California to include an environmental justice...
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STOP Prohibited Truck Traffic in Barrio Logan!
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 8, 2019
On August 9, 2019, a heavy-duty diesel truck crashed in Barrio Logan on a block with homes and...
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Healthy Cities, Healthy Residents Community Pop-up Event
(Climate Justice)
October 6, 2019
Health inequities are strongly related to issues such as unemployment, poverty, underfunded...
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August 27: Kresge Foundation awards $100,000 planning grant to Environmental Health Coalition to build climate resilience, improve health
(Press Releases)
August 27, 2019
Funding to develop community-defined health and climate priorities
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Preocupación por posibles cambios en la Secretaria de Protección al Ambiente de BC
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 20, 2019
El gobierno electo del estado de Baja California, que entrará en funciones el próximo mes de...
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August 9: Barrio Logan Truck Crash Endangers Residents
(Press Releases)
August 9, 2019
Near Tragedy Highlights Barrio Logan Toxic Burden
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June 25: Community Budget Alliance pushes for a People’s Budget
(Press Releases)
June 25, 2019
Community Budget Alliance pushes for a People’s Budget
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Healthy Homes: Rosa and Ximena's Story
(Healthy Kids)
June 25, 2019
Rosa Vaquera lives in Barrio Logan and is a single mother of four children. According to...
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Do you live in a healthy home?
(Healthy Kids)
June 11, 2019
June is National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM). This year's theme is Growing Up Healthy: 5 Minutes to a...
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How will the next San Diego County Supervisor tackle air quality, housing and health?
(United to Vote)
June 4, 2019
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors controls a $6 billion budget and makes critical...
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Reclaim! Remain! Rebuild!
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 7, 2019
Posters on Gentrification and Resistance On April 26, EHC and City Heights CDC co-hosted an...
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VIDEO: Carolina Martinez and Paradise Creek Apartments Receive National Planning Award
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 15, 2019
The American Planning Association (APA) selected EHC’s Policy Director, Carolina Martinez to...
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April 15: Carolina Martinez and Paradise Creek Apartments Receive National Planning Award
(Press Releases)
April 12, 2019
Press Release from American Planning Association
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EJ Win: New Truck Route Signs Up in Barrio Logan and on Harbor Drive
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 10, 2019
In December 2018, San Diego City Council adopted an EHC-supported resolution that directs...
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Your Demand For Clean Air Was Heard in Sacramento
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 10, 2019
AB 423 Approved by Assembly Committee. It is unacceptable that some San Diego communities face a...
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A Conversation with Hannah MacDougall: Our 2018 Fund Development Intern
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 6, 2019
At Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), we fight for environmental and social justice with the...
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Industrial pollution in the Chilpancingo ejido?
(Border Environmental Justice)
March 1, 2019
Neighbors are unaware of the origin of the waste, but like California activists, suspect that they are...
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Introducing Two New EHC Staff Members
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 13, 2019
We are pleased to welcome Bari Samad and Laura Benavidez to the EHC team. Bari joins EHC with more...
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February 8: New Legislation Calls for Reform of San Diego Air Pollution Control District
(Press Releases)
February 8, 2019
New Legislation Calls for Reform of San Diego Air Pollution Control District Bill creates...
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70% of jobs unreachable by public transit. What can MTS do?
(Climate Justice)
February 5, 2019
Residents in environmental justice (EJ) communities are the San Diego Metropolitan Transit...
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A Look Back at Our Victories in 2018
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 4, 2019
As we reflect back on 2018 and Environmental Health Coalition’s (EHC) accomplishments, we are...
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Tijuana Youth Group and EHC Launch Comic Book on Regional Sustainability
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 15, 2019
The Environmental Health Coalition collaborated with the Tijuana Colectivo Chilpancingo Pro...
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#IAMEJ: Mayra Velazquez de Leon
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
November 26, 2018
Mayra Velazquez de Leon is the President and CEO of Organics Unlimited, a family-run organic...
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The Arroyo Alamar, One of Tijuana’s Remaining Native Wildlife Hotspots
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 14, 2018
Both starting and ending in the United States, the Arroyo Alamar (Alamar River) is an example of a...
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The National City Food Desert
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
July 30, 2018
For over a decade, Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) has worked with residents in Old Town...
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Election Day is June 5, 2018: Are You #UnitedToVote?
(United to Vote)
April 25, 2018
Justice for our communities begins with your voice. When we vote we are united, and when we are...
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Thank You For Joining Our 2018 Awards Celebration: United To Vote
(Events)
April 23, 2018
We have a vision. We bring our voices to the polls to ensure that vision prevails, to resist...
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Clean Air and Safe Streets: A Truck Ordinance for Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 16, 2018
We recently celebrated a major victory for clean air and public health in Barrio Logan. We applaud the...
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Holding SANDAG to SB 375 With Equity and Transparency
(Climate Justice)
March 23, 2018
We know that our families suffer first and worst from the harmful impacts of climate change due to...
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Will Our Next District 8 City Councilmember Prioritize #Healthyhoods?
(United to Vote)
March 19, 2018
As District 8 City Councilmember David Alvarez completes his two terms, voters will have the...
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Who Will Champion District 8? You Decide.
(United to Vote)
February 27, 2018
With our vote, we are powerful. One of the most powerful votes we can cast is for our San Diego...
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United To Vote: Event Details
(Events)
February 27, 2018
Annual Awards CelebrationUNITED TO VOTEThursday, April 19, 2018 - 5:30-8:30PM at the Jacobs...
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Meet Our 2018 United To Vote Awardees
(Events)
February 27, 2018
Passion is contagious. Don't miss our 2018 Awards Celebration: United to Vote with keynote speaker...
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Thank You To Our United To Vote Sponsors
(Events)
February 1, 2018
Annual Awards CelebrationUNITED TO VOTEThursday, April 19, 2018 at Jacobs Center Sponsorship...
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Thank You for Joining Our Community Conversation
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 24, 2018
In December 2017, Environmental Health Coalition Executive Director Diane Takvorian was honored as...
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National City Celebrates #NCGrown Community Garden
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 22, 2018
In December 2017, National City Council unanimously approved a community garden for the...
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December 22, 2017: National City Residents Celebrate Local Oversight of Community Garden
(Press Releases)
December 22, 2017
Unanimous vote gives Mundo Gardens operation of first public garden in Old Town National City Environmental...
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Join Us To Hold SANDAG Accountable with SB 375
(Climate Justice)
December 21, 2017
When our region provides affordable and accessible transportation options - such as walking,...
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Let’s Change the Culture of Voting for Our Communities
(United to Vote)
December 15, 2017
By: Giuliana Schroeder – Individual Giving Director Recently I sat down with Franco Garcia, EHC’s...
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December 15, 2017: Community Demands State Leaders Hold SANDAG To Strict Emission Reduction Standards with SB 375
(Press Releases)
December 15, 2017
Advocates say San Diego’s transportation planning agency must reach 25 percent emission reduction...
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Barrio Logan Residents Want Clean Air — So Stop Asking and Make it Happen
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
December 13, 2017
This op-ed originally ran in Voice of San Diego. It is authored by Philomena Marino and Maria...
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KPBS Honors Our Everyday Hero: Diane Takvorian
(Leadership Development)
December 7, 2017
This week, KPBS recognized EHC’s Executive Director Diane Takvorian as its environmental...
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November 14, 2017: Local Students to Develop New Mural for Barrio Logan
(Press Releases)
November 15, 2017
Chicano Park Steering Committee approves locally drafted design celebrating history and culture of...
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Thank you for joining us for BarrioLive! Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 24, 2017
On October 19, 32 participants joined our BarrioLive! tour of Barrio Logan to highlight the...
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We Did It! AB805 Passes to Bring Transportation Justice to Our Communities
(Climate Justice)
October 24, 2017
Thank you for your commitment to transportation justice. We did it! We signed petitions. We spoke at...
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Preserving Our Communities For Our Communities
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 20, 2017
Community planning helps our neighbors cultivate a sustainable City Heights that is safe, healthy...
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Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week: Simple Tips to Help Keep our Kids Safe from Lead
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 13, 2017
Lead poisoning is the number one environmental health threat to children, and also considered the...
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October 11, 2017: Environmental Health Coalition Rejoices at New Era of Transportation Justice as California Governor Signs AB805
(Press Releases)
October 12, 2017
Community applauds Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher for championing the bill to reform San...
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Lunada y Campamento Vive el Alamar
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 11, 2017
La noche era fresca, pero era suficiente un suéter delgado y el calor de la fogata para disfrutar de...
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Join Us For BarrioLive! Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 14, 2017
Barrio Logan is at a crossroads. Our neighborhood has come far in the fight for environmental...
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The Art of Community Empowerment in Chicano Park
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 8, 2017
In Barrio Logan, the community-inspired and created murals of Chicano Park surround us. The...
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Victory: National City Community Unites to Protect Families from Pollution
(Climate Justice)
August 21, 2017
On August 15, residents of Old Town National City joined us to demand National City Council...
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Standing Up to Hate – Standing on the Side of Justice
(Leadership Development)
August 17, 2017
Environmental Health Coalition stands in solidarity with the people of Charlottesville and...
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Pedaling Toward Environmentally Conscious Commuting
(Climate Justice)
August 17, 2017
Last month, our staff celebrated the introduction of their very own bikeshare program to promote...
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August 17, 2017: National City Council Votes to Prohibit Polluting Auto Body Shop Near New Affordable Housing
(Press Releases)
April 24, 2017
Community applauds City Council’s commitment to protect families
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BarrioLive! Tijuana: Cross-Border Unity and Inspiration
(Border Environmental Justice)
August 10, 2017
On a sunny Saturday morning in July, we took 21 eager passengers on our BarrioLive! Tijuana Tour....
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Introducing Our Newest Leaders
(Leadership Development)
July 24, 2017
SALTA provides community leaders with skill-building training in community organizing, policy...
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We Are All Environmental Justice
(Leadership Development)
July 20, 2017
Alicia Sanchez, a National City resident, came to an EHC community meeting nine years ago to learn about...
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Do You Know What is in Your Water?
(Healthy Kids)
July 13, 2017
Lead poisoning is the number one environmental health threat to children, and also considered the...
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Our Neighborhoods Are Changing
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 30, 2017
At a community meeting in City Heights, we listened as residents expressed how they feel watching...
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How EHC Fights for Environmental Justice in Tijuana
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 28, 2017
Toxic pollution knows no borders. That’s why EHC works to build healthy communities in San Diego and...
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How We Celebrated Diane Takvorian Day
(Leadership Development)
June 27, 2017
June 20 was a very important day – San Diego City Council proclaimed Tuesday, June 20, 2017 as...
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Barrio Logan’s Community Garden
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 12, 2017
For a long time, Barrio Logan needed an open space to cultivate community and healthy living....
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Join Us for BarrioLive! Tijuana
(Events)
May 31, 2017
On October 19, EHC invites you to support community efforts preserving neighborhood character,...
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Do You Have 30 Seconds For Transportation Justice?
(Climate Justice)
May 22, 2017
Freeways can wait - people can't. Sign here to demand transportation justice, and read more below....
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Two Generations of Environmental Justice in the Martinez Family
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 15, 2017
For many years, Maria Martinez has worked with EHC to bring environmental justice to her community of...
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Thank You for Celebrating Leaders United for Justice
(Events)
May 1, 2017
On April 20, our annual awards celebration, Leaders United for Justice, recognized the everyday...
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Empowered, United and Ready at the SALTA 20-Year Reunion
(Leadership Development)
April 28, 2017
If I had to summarize the SALTA 20-Year Reunion in three words, I would say empowered, united and...
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April 18, 2017: Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates Victory for National City
(Press Releases)
April 24, 2017
Paradise Creek apartments shaped by community, for community
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“Anyone Can Be a Leader.”
(Events)
April 4, 2017
Irma believes, “anyone can be a leader,” even those who can’t read or write. Irma and her fellow EHC...
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March 29, 2017: Social Justice Visionaries to Receive Honors on April 20
(Press Releases)
March 29, 2017
Environmental Health Coalition announces Dolores Huerta as keynote speaker for April 20...
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“Staying Informed About What's Happening in our City.”
(Events)
March 22, 2017
To Margarita, environmental justice means, “staying informed about what’s happening in our city,” and...
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“Everybody Has an Equal Right to Clean Air.”
(Events)
March 22, 2017
To Roddy, environmental justice means, “everybody has an equal right to clean air.” As a City...
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February 9, 2017: San Diego Leaders Earn Perfect Scores on Environmental Justice
(Press Releases)
February 15, 2017
Environmental Health Coalition applauds Toni Atkins and Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
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February 7, 2017: New Data Show San Diego’s Low-Income Communities of Color Remain Among Most Heavily Polluted in California
(Press Releases)
February 15, 2017
EHC says results from pollution-screening tool paint clear roadmap to environmental justice
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Blood-Lead Testing for Healthy Parents and Healthy Kids
(Healthy Kids)
January 30, 2017
Since the beginning of my internship with the healthy kids campaign at EHC, I’ve appreciated working...
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News
(News)
January 18, 2017
State money is funding anti-pollution efforts in San DiegoJanuary 27, 2019, Los Angeles Times Six...
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Building Community Leaders Starts with You
(Leadership Development)
December 23, 2016
My name is Georgette Gomez. While many of you may know me as your Councilwoman Elect for District...
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Building the Culture of Leadership
(Leadership Development)
December 22, 2016
My name is Leticia Ayala. Twenty-one years ago, I graduated from college and moved to San Diego in...
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22-Year-Olds Make a Difference in our Communities
(Leadership Development)
December 22, 2016
My name is Carolina Gamez and I am 22 years old. My neighborhood, Colonia Chilpancingo in Tijuana, has...
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Solidarity and Justice Never Fade
(United to Vote)
December 22, 2016
The morning of November 9 was bittersweet. Locally, we felt strong as we celebrated major...
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Your Donation Means 20 More Years of SALTA
(Leadership Development)
December 15, 2016
My name is Bea Barraza. I joined EHC 31 years ago for the same reason that I'm still involved...
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We Needed Leaders - So I Became One
(Leadership Development)
December 1, 2016
My name is Tuong Bui. In my Vietnamese-American neighborhood of City Heights, we deeply feel the...
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Barrio Logan Victory: Sustainable Expansion of Tenth Ave. Marine Terminal
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
December 14, 2016
Yesterday, the Port of San Diego adopted a plan to expand the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in a...
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December 13, 2016: Barrio Logan’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Expansion Takes Step Toward Sustainability
(Press Releases)
December 13, 2016
EHC says expansion plan addresses concerns from most impacted communities
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EHC Empowers Community Leaders
(Leadership Development)
December 1, 2016
Meet Leticia Ayala, Maria Moya and Tuong Bui. As they experienced environmental injustices...
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Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 2, 2016
Dia de los Muertos is a cultural holiday honoring the lives of friends and family who have passed...
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Vote No on Measure A to Put People Over Freeways
(Climate Justice)
October 31, 2016
On November 8, we're voting no on Measure A to protect our children’s health. Executive Director...
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VICTORY: Community-Led Solutions Become California Laws
(Climate Justice)
October 14, 2016
This fall, the Governor of California said yes to #healthyhoods and signed four climate justice...
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More Pollution Threatens Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 6, 2016
While Port District plans a massive expansion of its operations and diesel emissions from the...
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September 26, 2016: New Law Ensures Local Governments Include Environmental Justice in General Plans
(Press Releases)
September 27, 2016
Governor Brown signs SB 1000 for Equitable Land Use
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What you need to know about the November 8 election
(United to Vote)
September 22, 2016
When we speak in unison, we stay strong, and our communities cannot be ignored. To make election...
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Moving Forward in National City
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 8, 2016
Last month, community members joined us for a walking tour through Old Town National City....
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Dear Port of San Diego: Barrio Logan Deserves Clean Air
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 2, 2016
Recently, The Port of San Diego announced its plans to significantly expand the Tenth Avenue...
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Celebrating One Year of Online Access to Leadership Training
(Leadership Development)
August 31, 2016
Our communities become #healthyhoods when we unlock our most powerful tool – our voices. Our...
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We're Making History for Climate Justice
(Climate Justice)
August 25, 2016
We know our communities are hit first and worst by the impacts of climate change and air...
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August 23, 2016: Environmental Health Coalition Says Proposed Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Expansion Detrimental to Community
(Press Releases)
August 23, 2016
Port’s plan will add 800 diesel truck trips through Barrio Logan – per...
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Raising the Bar for Healthy Communities in National City
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 20, 2016
Located in San Diego County’s second oldest city, Old Town National City remains a primarily...
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Meet Tijuana's Newest Community Leaders
(Leadership Development)
July 20, 2016
Recently, more than 40 people graduated from our Leadership SALTA at our office in Tijuana. Half of...
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Thanks for Urging the California Air Resources Board to Protect #Healthyhoods
(Climate Justice)
July 18, 2016
Last week, more than 100 community members joined a public workshop in Barrio Logan to tell the...
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July 14, 2016: Community Members Urge State Leaders For Transportation Improvements to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
(Press Releases)
July 20, 2016
Environmental Health Coalition commends Air Resources Board for collaborative workshop in Barrio...
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June 5, 2016: California Air Resources Board Seeks Public Comment on Climate Change Policy in Barrio Logan
(Press Releases)
July 6, 2016
Environmental Health Coalition urges residents of impacted communities to attend unprecedented...
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Tell State Leaders Your Story on July 14
(Climate Justice)
July 6, 2016
On July 14, we have the opportunity to talk about an issue that’s impacted all of us: climate...
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An Environmental Justice League for City Heights
(Climate Justice)
June 28, 2016
Meet the Built Environment Team. EHC, in partnership with City Heights Community Development...
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Lourdes Lujan Believes in Healthy Communities
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 27, 2016
Environmental justice matters because of people like Lourdes Lujan. For 18 years, Lourdes has...
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Love (Still) Wins.
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
June 20, 2016
A few months ago, we rejoiced when same-sex marriage became a legal right for all people who...
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Dear Mayor Faulconer: We Need Equity in the Climate Action Plan
(Climate Justice)
May 27, 2016
While pollution affects all of us, it hits low-income communities first and worst. The City of San...
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Victory: Chula Vista Bayfront Natural Resources Management Plan Approved
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 27, 2016
As part of a master plan for developing the Chula Vista Bayfront, the Port of San Diego recently...
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June 1, 2016: Leaders of San Diego Organizations Declare Prop I is “The One Thing on the Ballot that Improves Lives Immediately”
(Press Releases)
June 1, 2016
Leaders of major community organizations in San Diego issued a joint statement today urging voters to...
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Border Documentary Screening: Maquilapolis
(Events)
May 19, 2016
If you attended our annual awards celebration, One People, Una Frontera, you met our very...
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Make Election Day Easy
(United to Vote)
May 18, 2016
When you get ready to head to the polls on election day, here are a few tips to make your day...
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Los Niños y Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
May 9, 2016
La escuela de Alejandro mide un poco más de 2000 metros cuadrados. De los cuales casi todo son...
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Thank You for Supporting One People, Una Frontera
(Events)
May 5, 2016
On April 14, our Annual Awards Celebration, One People, Una Frontera, recognized the individuals...
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National City’s Waterfront To Get a Recreational Revamp
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 15, 2016
On April 14, 2016, the Port of San Diego unanimously voted to approve a new plan for National City...
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April 14, 2016: Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates Community-Driven Milestone in National City
(Press Releases)
April 15, 2016
Port of San Diego to expand Pepper Park by 2.5 acres
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Transportation Justice: Our Message From the Start
(Climate Justice)
April 8, 2016
A recent KPBS article reports that The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the...
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March 22, 2016: Binational Environmental Justice Champions to be Recognized on April 14
(Press Releases)
April 6, 2016
Environmental Health Coalition to celebrate cross-border communities at Awards Celebration
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Art for Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
April 4, 2016
At EHC, we talk about transportation justice often. We know that how we move in our communities...
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February 18, 2016: California Air Resources Board welcomes two new members
(Press Releases)
March 7, 2016
Dean Florez, Diane Takvorian appointed under AB 1288
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Transportation Justice Victories: What We Have Accomplished with People Power
(Climate Justice)
February 29, 2016
Through the process of advocating for a Regional Transportation Plan that prioritizes affordable and...
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2016 Sponsors of One People, Una Frontera
(Events)
February 22, 2016
Communities on an international border have the great privilege and responsibility of transcending boundaries...
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February 4, 2016: Speaker Atkins Appoints Longtime Environmental Justice Leader Diane Takvorian to Air Resources Board
(Press Releases)
February 4, 2016
Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins today announced the appointment of longtime environmental justice...
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Our Opportunity to Invest in Better Transit, Safer Streets, Good Jobs and Clean Air
(Climate Justice)
January 26, 2016
We all need to move. How we get from place to place is deeply connected to our quality of life....
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January 25, 2016: Quality of Life Coalition Calls On SANDAG To Spend Tax Dollars on What Communities Need
(Press Releases)
January 25, 2016
Group says it will partner with SANDAG only if expected ballot measure invests in clean air,...
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San Diego Incorporates Equity into Climate Action Plan
(Climate Justice)
January 13, 2016
On December 15, 2015, we made history. San Diego City Council voted to approve a precedent-setting climate action...
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Celebrating 35 Years with Ruth Heifetz
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
“Ruth Heifetz is really the mother of Environmental Health Coalition. Without Ruth, there would not...
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Celebrating 35 Years with Leticia Ayala
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Leticia Ayala (middle) has worked with Environmental Health Coalition for close to 20 years,...
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Celebrating 35 Years with Laura Hunter
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Laura Hunter (far left) spearheaded EHC’s work for more than 20 years to clean up the San Diego...
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Celebrating 35 Years with Bea Barraza
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Beatriz Barraza has been with EHC for nearly 30 of its 35 years. She is currently serving as chair...
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One Community, Together. One Organization, 35 Years.
(Leadership Development)
December 18, 2015
Thirty-five years ago, a small group of health, environmental and civil rights advocates created...
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Celebrating 35 Years of EHC with Amelia Simpson
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Amelia Simpson (far right) has worked as the border environmental justice campaign director and...
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December 15, 2015: San Diego City Council Adopts Precedent-Setting Climate Action Plan with Strong Social Equity Requirements
(Press Releases)
December 15, 2015
San Diego becomes first city in California to incorporate statewide tool identifying communities...
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Equity: The Key to an Effective Climate Action Plan
(Climate Justice)
November 25, 2015
It’s no secret that climate change has challenged San Diego to rethink large environmental...
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National City Prioritizes Affordable, Transit-Oriented Homes
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 18, 2015
Yesterday, National City broke ground on 201 Paradise Creek affordable housing units. This...
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#HealthyHoods at BarrioLive!
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 16, 2015
Our annual BarrioLive! tour and mixer brought together community members and local leaders who care...
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Bigger Than Groundbreaking
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 13, 2015
On November 17, 2015, Old Town National City will break ground on the city's first...
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A Healthier National City
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 26, 2015
National City has long struggled with polluting businesses operating next to homes and schools -...
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The Movement For A Balanced Transportation Future
(Climate Justice)
October 26, 2015
The following op-ed, written by Policy Advocate Monique López, ran in San Diego Free Press on...
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Why EHC Doesn't Support the Regional Transportation Plan
(Climate Justice)
October 9, 2015
Freeways can wait! Our communities and our environment cannot. EHC says "no" to SANDAG's Regional...
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District 9 Candidate Forum
(Events)
October 1, 2015
Who will be San Diego's next great City Councilmember? San Diego City Council District 9 is one of...
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35th Anniversary Community Celebration
(Events)
September 14, 2015
We've already told you what 35 years of EHC means to us. But we wanted to show you. On Saturday,...
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Expanding Recreation Opportunities in National City’s Pepper Park
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 22, 2015
Old Town residents from National City are excited to work with the Port of San Diego to expand...
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Working with Community Clinics to Link Climate and Health in San Diego
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 21, 2015
City Heights and National City are diverse, low income communities in the San Diego/Tijuana region of...
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The California Environmental Justice Alliance 2015 Congreso: People, Power, Policy
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 21, 2015
We were proud to join over 250 other community leaders from across the state to celebrate...
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100 Community Members Pedal for Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
September 8, 2015
On a sunny Saturday, we hosted our first-ever community bike ride for City Heights residents to...
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35 Years of Justice
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 8, 2015
For 35 years, our communities have cultivated environmental justice and social change. After an...
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Governor Brown Takes Step To Protect Our Communities From Freight Pollution
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 20, 2015
Recently, the governor took a step forward in reducing pollution from California's freight system. This...
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Uniting 250 Community Leaders at the California Environmental Justice Alliance Congreso
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
August 17, 2015
Environmental Health Coalition is joining the California Environmental Justice Alliance’s 2015...
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New Book For Factory Workers Includes Industry Pollution and Community Impact
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 11, 2015
Over a decade ago, EHC began collaborating with Hesperian Health Guides on a health handbook for...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Said It First
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
August 11, 2015
“Urban transit systems in most American cities, for example, have become a genuine civil rights...
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¡Lo Logramos! El Alamar Vive Y La Comunidad Está De Fiesta
(Border Environmental Justice)
July 23, 2015
No hablamos sólo de árboles… hablamos de derechos humanos. Finalmente Comisión Nacional del Agua...
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National City Makes National History
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 21, 2015
In 2005, we worked with community members in Old Town National City to orchestrate the Westside...
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The Fuel For Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
July 21, 2015
EHC knows justice is achieved when empowered communities act together. In the last month, we've...
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A New Future for Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
July 17, 2015
A revolutionary move for transportation justice is right around the corner. For the past several...
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What Does Transportation Justice Mean To You?
(Climate Justice)
July 1, 2015
We all need to move, and how we move influences our quality of life. Unfortunately, not all...
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11 Non-Toxic Cleaning Tricks For a Healthier Home
(Healthy Kids)
June 29, 2015
A clean-looking home doesn’t always mean a healthy home. Many store-bought cleaners are harmful...
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Polluting Power Plant Approved In Spite Of Clean Energy Options
(Climate Justice)
June 2, 2015
When the San Onofre power plant shut down, San Diego had an opportunity to power our city with...
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National City Pioneers Innovative Solution For A Healthier Neighborhood
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 2, 2015
Old Town National City is making history. For decades, residents have struggled with pollution...
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Transportation Justice Along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
(Climate Justice)
May 8, 2015
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and Caltrans have proposed a plan to expand the Dr....
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Thank You for Joining the Climate Revolución
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 1, 2015
The climate revolución has begun. On April 30, our Annual Awards Celebration, Climate Revolución,...
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Los habitantes del Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
April 24, 2015
Nos levantamos temprano porque había que estar antes que todos en el lugar del evento. No...
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Earth Day Inspiration from High School Student Dee Mecham
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 21, 2015
Community Organizer Jose Franco was recently asked to give a presentation on environmental justice to...
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START HERE, START NOW: A Blueprint for Complete Streets
(Climate Justice)
March 16, 2015
Did you know: Every time you purchase a non-food item at the store, a percentage of the taxes you...
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2015 Sponsors of the Climate Revolucion
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 12, 2015
The power of the community voice has spearheaded the revitalization of our region, leading the...
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What is San Diego’s Climate Action Plan?
(Climate Justice)
March 7, 2015
You may have heard the buzz about the City of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, but what does it...
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We did it - Victory for Arroyo Alamar!
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 23, 2015
At a press conference on Thursday, February 12, Mexican government leaders recognized a joint...
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Everything You Need to Know About Community Meetings
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
February 12, 2015
If you want to know what is happening in your community and how you can get involved, you’re not...
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A “Balanced” Approach to Transportation Planning
(Climate Justice)
February 10, 2015
When I speak about transportation justice to SANDAG, I keep hearing the same buzz phrase:...
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¿Qué es la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar?
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 10, 2015
El objetivo de la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar es mantener los servicios ambientales que presta el...
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SANDAG Gambles with San Diego’s Transportation Future
(Climate Justice)
January 29, 2015
Today, more than 30 community residents and allies traveled two hours and 60 miles to Barona...
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Good Councilman Todd Gloria
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 26, 2015
Councilmember Todd Gloria has been taking strides to reform the referendum process in San Diego....
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Transportation Justice Needs You
(Climate Justice)
January 23, 2015
With your help, we’ve been calling for SANDAG to create a #transportationjustice plan for our...
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Improving Mobility And Health Near the 94 Freeway
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
January 8, 2015
Do you live near the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway (SR-94) or commute to downtown San Diego...
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New Year's Resolutions with Diane Takvorian
(Leadership Development)
January 5, 2015
As we launch a new year I want to thank you for the incredible work you do for environmental...
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Looking Back at 2014
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
December 23, 2014
When we look back at 2014 we're inspired by the victories you helped us achieve, bringing our...
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One Signature Today for Clean Air Tomorrow
(Climate Justice)
December 11, 2014
Clean air is a human right. And right now is a key time to make sure our state’s leaders make a...
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Appeals Court Rejects SANDAG Transportation Plan, Doesn’t Meet Pollution Reduction Laws
(Climate Justice)
December 9, 2014
Last week, SANDAG has had their Regional Transportation Plan (passed in 2011) rejected a second...
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SALTA Continues to Empower Community Members
(Leadership Development)
December 8, 2014
Congratulations are in order for latest graduates of our SALTA leadership-training course. SALTA...
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The Port has Reduced Pollution, But Will It Last?
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 26, 2014
The Port of San Diego and the UT both released stories recently about the Port’s dramatically reduced...
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Expanding Freeways Doesn’t Relieve Congestion
(Climate Justice)
November 24, 2014
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) recently voted to expand our freeways by adding...
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Demanding A Transportation Justice Plan That Works
(Climate Justice)
November 18, 2014
Do you believe all neighborhoods should have equal access to alternative transportation and no...
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Barrio Logan's History and Future
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 17, 2014
Low-income communities of color have long struggled with racist land use policies and practices...
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Reiniciamos el trabajo de la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
November 14, 2014
¿Qué es la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar?Es el espacio en el que comunidad, organizaciones no...
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Stay Lead-Free for National Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 21, 2014
Did you know its National Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week? EHC works to ensure our communities...
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Thank You For Making The Barrio Come Alive
(Leadership Development)
October 21, 2014
Your passion for environmental justice made Barrio Live! a wonderful event. The afternoon began...
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Blood-Lead Tests Offered for Safe, Healthy Homes
(Healthy Kids)
September 12, 2014
Last week we partnered with San Diego's Home Safe Home program and the La Maestra Family Clinic to...
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Why We Vote
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 12, 2014
We know voting is important, but we want to know why youvote. We asked some of our staff members,...
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We Need a Transportation Plan that Puts People First
(Climate Justice)
September 10, 2014
What is going on with transportation justice? SANDAG is in the process of composing the Regional...
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Community Asks SANDAG For Third Transportation Scenario
(Climate Justice)
September 8, 2014
Nearly two-thirds of San Diegans surveyed prefer to invest in public transit, bicycling and...
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Safe Routes to School in National City
(Healthy Kids)
August 18, 2014
I never thought stop signs would mean so much in my life. Last week I joined the community of Old...
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Have a happy, healthy and safe summer.
(Healthy Kids)
August 8, 2014
Can you believe it – it’s already August! You know what that means - Soon the kids head back to...
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San Diego's Climate Action Plan Needs You
(Climate Justice)
July 15, 2014
It's time for the City of San Diego to secure a healthy future in the face of environmental...
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You Don’t See It, But It’s Making Your Child Sick
(Climate Justice)
July 1, 2014
What is climate change? Climate change can't be seen or touched, but every day our families are...
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Transportation Justice: Commuting Choices for Healthy Hoods
(Climate Justice)
June 24, 2014
Each of us is a commuter. We commute to work, to school, to the grocery store and to the homes of...
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Federal Climate Plan: One Step Forward, Needs More Focus on Environmental Justice
(Climate Justice)
June 3, 2014
Please read the original post by California Environmental Justice Alliance here. President Obama...
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San Diego Wildfires - Why We Need A Strong Climate Plan
(Climate Justice)
May 16, 2014
The wildfires in San Diego recently have been nothing short of unpredictable and scary. For the...
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History of Master Plating Shut Down
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 9, 2014
WHAT: After more than ten years of community struggle, Barrio Logan residents and Environmental...
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Healthcare Professionals Announce Support of Barrio Logan Community Plan Update and Propositions B & C
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 23, 2014
This morning I had the pleasure of joining doctors, nurses and healthcare advocates at the UCSD...
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Join Us to Demand the Port Prioritize Clean Air, Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice
(Climate Justice)
April 21, 2014
Come to tomorrow night's open house at the Port of San Diego and demand clean air, healthy...
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Response to UT San Diego's Editorial on Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 21, 2014
In its April 16 UT Editorial, "The real polluters of Barrio Logan," UT San Diego has conveniently...
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#Healthyhoods Take Over Our Awards Celebration
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 14, 2014
Wow. Our 2014 Awards Celebration: Victory for Healthy Communities, presented by Pacifica Companies,...
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Todos Estamos Conectados
(Border Environmental Justice)
March 25, 2014
Mientras seguimos gestionando para que CONAGUA firme la instalación de la Mesa Técnica del Alamar,...
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Autobody shop explodes in Old Town National City placing many families at risk
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
March 24, 2014
It's the nightmare we all wished wouldn't happen, but it does. On march 23 at about 5 p.m., the E...
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Spring Cleaning Made Easy
(Healthy Kids)
March 21, 2014
Warm(er) weather, setting our clocks forward an hour, more daylight in the evenings and more...
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How You Can Change the Next 50 Years in 5 Minutes
(Climate Justice)
March 18, 2014
Did you know the Port of San Diego oversees 5,333 acres of public land? Of that 5,333 acres, 3,520 are...
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A-Gassed at San Diego's Energy Future
(Climate Justice)
March 6, 2014
Tired of seeing your energy bills go up while your air keeps getting polluted from dirty power...
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Shorepower Reduces Air Pollution in Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
February 24, 2014
Recently, Executive Director Diane Takvorian spoke at the Port of San Diego's launch of Shorepower- a new...
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Yo Soy el Alamar: Segunda Parte
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 19, 2014
El sábado 15 de febrero nos reunimos un poco más de 300 personas para decirle a Tijuana y San...
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Our Chance to Shape a Toxic-Free Port of San Diego
(Climate Justice)
February 18, 2014
The Port of San Diego is drafting its plan to guide land and water use for the next 50 years, and...
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Have a Lead-Free Valentines Day
(Healthy Kids)
February 14, 2014
Valentines Day is upon us, and so are candies, chocolates, flowers, nice dinners, you name it. But...
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Yo Soy el Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 10, 2014
El próximo sábado 15 de febrero en punto de las 9:00 de la mañana Environmental Health Coalition...
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Reduce Your Use Day - Our Energy Shortage
(Climate Justice)
February 10, 2014
Last week, I received an email alert from SDG&E announcing the Reduce Your Use Day and customers...
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Pollution: In Our Air, In Our Politics
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
January 23, 2014
As a kid growing up in the LA air basin during the smoggy 50s and 60s, I thought of irritated eyes and...
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Thank You Chula Vista City Councilmember Bensoussan
(Climate Justice)
January 22, 2014
Chula Vista City Councilmember Pamela Bensoussan recently urged the California Public Utilities...
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Why a Power Plant in My Neighborhood?
(Climate Justice)
January 17, 2014
Last week, I heard some upsetting news: a new, polluting, expensive and entirely unnecessary power plant...
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Port of San Diego Plans to Address Climate Change
(Climate Justice)
January 2, 2014
Last month, under the leadership of Ann Moore, the San Diego Unified Port District took a big step...
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Celebrating 2013
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
December 18, 2013
The approach of the new year has us reflecting on the year we are about to leave. In 2013, we...
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Happy, Healthy Holidays
(Healthy Kids)
December 18, 2013
The only thing better than happy holidays are happy, healthy holidays. Follow these simple steps...
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Community Pictures Are Worth a Thousand Words
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
December 16, 2013
Corporate industry said the Barrio Logan Community Plan Update would threaten 46,000 jobs -...
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No Dirty Air, No Dirty Communities
(Climate Justice)
November 19, 2013
Power plants make our neighborhoods sick. Simple as that. They emit dangerous toxic pollution into our...
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Polluting Industries Trick Voters into Signing Barrio Logan Referendum
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 31, 2013
You may have seen them-- the petitioners outside of every grocery store in San Diego collecting...
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Barrio Logan Referendum Signatures Captured With Lies
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 22, 2013
Today the UT San Diego reports that the Barrio Logan community plan referendum will turn in 52,000...
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The Facts: Climate Change in San Diego
(Climate Justice)
October 14, 2013
We all have questions about climate change, especially regarding what's happening here in San Diego....
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The Truth About the Barrio Logan Community Plan Update
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 14, 2013
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Healthy Homes Kits Save Energy, Money and the Environment
(Healthy Kids)
October 9, 2013
What makes a healthy home in San Diego? Our team would tell you reducing energy costs and making...
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Pest Control for Toxic-Free Homes
(Healthy Kids)
October 4, 2013
Although we use pesticides to get rid of unwelcome home guests, they are toxic to both the...
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Alternative 1 Approved: A New Future For Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 19, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013: A day to be remembered in San Diego history as the day Barrio Logan...
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A Better Barrio: Railroads and Houses, Jobs and Luxury
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 13, 2013
"The Better Barrio" – A three-part blog series highlighting a time when Logan Heights flourished and...
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A Better Barrio: Local Entertainment at the Coronet Theater
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 11, 2013
"The Better Barrio" – A three-part blog series highlighting a time when Logan Heights flourished and...
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Inside Barrio Logan's Community Plan Update
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 9, 2013
Below is a powerful email we received from a community member, shedding new light on the two...
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Toxic-Free Classrooms
(Healthy Kids)
September 6, 2013
Parents, back to school is here --that means summer is coming to an end! Now is the time for your...
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A Better Barrio: The legend, Helen, and the Neighborhood House
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 5, 2013
"The Better Barrio" – A three-part blog series highlighting a time when Logan Heights flourished and...
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Plan Aims to Fix Unhealthy Mix in Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 23, 2013
EHC recently wrote a piece on why Barrio Logan needs Alternative 1 to restore the neighborhood to...
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Climate Change in San Diego – “We’re going to need a bigger boat.”
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
August 13, 2013
"When I travel with my kids, I tell them they're seeing things I don't expect they'll see again in...
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What is Alternative 1?
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 12, 2013
You have probably heard of Alternative 1, but what exactly is it? What does it mean for Barrio...
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Does my salsa have lead in it?
(Healthy Kids)
July 24, 2013
The answer may be yes. A recent study revealed four popular brands of salsa contain unsafe levels...
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EHC asks for a greener future after SONGS
(Climate Justice)
July 19, 2013
On Monday, July 15, EHC's Green Energy/Green Jobs staff and community members made the trek to Los...
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Barrio Logan: Officially a Toxic Hot Spot
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 19, 2013
EHC has been working in Barrio Logan for decades to reduce toxic pollution and improve livability...
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Summer is Here: Tips for a Lead-Safe Play Area
(Healthy Kids)
July 9, 2013
As the days get warmer, your kids and your inner child will head outside to enjoy the outdoors! Do...
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Poll Reveals: Latino Communities see Solar Energy as High Priority
(Climate Justice)
July 1, 2013
The results are in: Solar matters! On Thursday, poll results were finalized by the William C....
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Comunidad pide a CONAGUA proteger ecosistema del Arroyo Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 24, 2013
El pasado 31 de mayo EHC, grupos ambientalistas y residentes de las colonias Chilpancingo y 10 de...
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Prevent Household Mold with Natural Cleaners!
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 13, 2013
Our final post for May's Allergy Awareness Month features tips on how to prevent household mold...
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Silvia’s Real Asthma Story: Awareness of My Son’s Asthma Triggers Are the Key
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 6, 2013
This story was originally published at blog.livingwithasthma.net on May 6, 2013. Silvia León shared her...
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City Heights Bike Lane Goes Green
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 17, 2013
Brand new green bicycle lane installed in City Heights on 54th and University Ave. The Active...
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Protect Your Children from Asthma and Allergy Triggers
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 11, 2013
Part 2/2 in Protecting Your Child From Common Asthma Triggers Reducing allergens and irritants that...
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A Healthy Kids Victory Awards 2013
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 6, 2013
2013 Awards Celebration: A Healthy Kids Victory a Resounding Success In 2013, we honored five...
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Spring is in the Air - Household Chemicals Shouldn't Be
(Healthy Kids)
May 1, 2013
Ten Ways to Be Toxic Free and Energy Efficient: The Spring Cleaning Edition May is here and Spring is...
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Mesa Técnica
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 17, 2013
MESA TÉCNICA Abril 2013 ¿Cómo es que algo con un nombre tan frío como "mesa técnica" es tan...
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Protecting Your Child From Asthma Attacks
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 11, 2013
Part 1/2 in Protecting Your Child From Common Asthma Triggers If you have a child with asthma, you are...
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EHC's Port Priorities: Diversity, Profficiency, Experience in Our Commissioners
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 13, 2013
Ensuring the San Diego Port Commission reflects the whole community is vital to having a "Port for...
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Let’s Fix San Diego’s Whack-A-Mole Energy Policy
(Climate Justice)
March 7, 2013
Originally published in the UT San Diego, February 8, 2013. In early February, we watched the...
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Healthy Kids Helps 79 Families Test Children for Lead Poisoning
(Healthy Kids)
March 6, 2013
On February 26, 2013, EHC, the San Diego Housing Commission and La Maestra Health Center hosted a...
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Decades of Damage Come to an End
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 26, 2013
February's implosion of the South Bay Power Plant was a cause for great celebration. South Bay...
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Top 10 Ways to Poison Proof Your Home
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 25, 2013
Top 10 Ways to Poison-Proof your Home Keep the 24/7, free poison center helpline on you at all...
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On the Front Lines of Climate Change
(Climate Justice)
February 13, 2013
Low-income communities of color have long been on the front lines of pollution and dirty energy,...
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National City: Make a Community Vision Become Reality
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
February 6, 2013
A Community Vision Tweet This @HDatFinance HD, please tell #DOF to approve bond Westside Infill...
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EHC Scores Air Quality Victories in 2012
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 10, 2013
Originally published in the Equal Voice Newspaper on January 9, 2013 More parks and open space for...
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Support Sid Voorakkara and Rafael Castellanos for Port Commission
(Leadership Development)
January 7, 2013
The San Diego City Council will be choosing two new City appointed members to the San Diego Port...
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Tips to Plug Into Energy Savings This Winter
(Healthy Kids)
December 20, 2012
Winter is officially here, so we should be pro-active in reducing energy use before we turn our...
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CALENDARIO 2013
(Border Environmental Justice)
December 13, 2012
Calendario del Grupo de Jóvenes del Colectivo Chilpancingo Pro Justicia Ambiental. Incluye juego...
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SDG&E – Keep Your Plastic Bag of Tricks - Give Me Rooftop Solar
(Climate Justice)
October 8, 2012
One recent workday when I had to drive to work instead of taking the bus, I found myself, not...
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The Road to Energy Independence Runs through San Diego's Low-Income Neighborhoods
(Climate Justice)
November 8, 2012
I live in a condo in La Jolla and see solar installations sprinkled around my neighborhood. That's a...
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We Are the Margin of Victory in This Election
(Leadership Development)
November 5, 2012
We’ve said time and time again, and I’m sure you’ve heard from everyone else, that this election...
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Tips for a Successful Election Day
(Leadership Development)
October 29, 2012
Election day is Tuesday, November 6. EHC is out working hard to get our communities out to vote....
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Poll Shows San Diego’s Latino Voters Hold High Regard for the Environment
(Leadership Development)
October 24, 2012
After digging into recent statewide polling from the California League of ConservationVoters...
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George McGovern - A Leader We Should all Remember
(Leadership Development)
October 22, 2012
Yesterday, former presidential candidate and Senator, George McGovern died at the age of 90....
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Know Your Voting Rights for the Upcoming Election
(Leadership Development)
October 15, 2012
Did you know that the last day to register to vote is October 22? Or, that you don’t have to have...
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Watch Out for Lead-Contaminated Candy
(Healthy Kids)
September 28, 2012
As part of our Healthy Kids Campaign, EHC won passage of the first state law to ban the sale of...
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Free Blood Lead Testing for Children on October 25
(Healthy Kids)
September 28, 2012
EHC and the San Diego Housing Commission offer free blood-lead testing to help ensure your...
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Fandango: Music as a Medium to Save Arroyo Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
September 6, 2012
On September 1st, Environmental Health Coalition, Colectivo Chilpancingo and RECIMEC met at the...
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EHC Rallies for Solar For All
(Climate Justice)
August 21, 2012
Our own Nicole Capretz said it well when she tweeted from the state capitol: "Maria Martinez de @EHCSandiego...
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Photo Glimpse into Border 2020
(Border Environmental Justice)
August 19, 2012
Today our Executive Director Diane Takvorian joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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Survey: What should be the future for Arroyo Alamar?
(Border Environmental Justice)
August 18, 2012
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A Clean Bay Victory 2012
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 25, 2012
Hundreds of environmental supporters joined A Clean Bay Victory celebration on May 22 In the...
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Alamar Sustentable
(Border Environmental Justice)
July 16, 2012
ALAMAR SUSTENTABLE on...
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More families to get lead testing
(Healthy Kids)
June 20, 2012
A World War II-era Linda Vista home being remediated for lead-based paint was the backdrop today...
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Triptico Arroyo Alamar / Alamar Sustainable
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 4, 2012
Open publication - Free publishing - More alamar Open publication - Free publishing - More...