Working with our partners, Science for Georgia has developed an Environmental Justice Burden Index. We created a “story map” that shows how this data works together to create a Georgia EJ Burden Index.
Okay, let’s take a step back. If we want to advocate for change, we are going to need a refresher on the systems within which change happens . The government in the United States operates on multiple levels, from federal to…
TL;DR - click here for tickets! Science can be seriously funny! We have the evidence to prove it** **not really Every year we train a cohort of scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, physicians (anyone STEM-adjacent) in the art of stand-up comedy…
A summary of some of the pressing public health issues facing Georgia in 2024. OPIOID CRISIS Drug overdoses and deaths across the United States have been rising in recent years and media coverage of the opioid crisis is at a…
by Grace Landram Environmental injustice negatively impacts the health of a community and its economic prospects, furthering the cycle of poverty. Climate action funding in the United States is at an all-time high, and two-thirds of Americans believe the government…
Happy New Year! I am super-excited to ring in 2024 and look forward to all the amazing things we have planned this year. If you are ready to get started - we have three upcoming events you can participate in…
As we near the end of the year - it is amazing to look back and reflect on all the amazing things we have done this year. And we want to thank the most important person in this whole effort…
The holiday decorations are already in the stores - and it's a fine reminder that there are about five (six?) working weeks left in the year. And, of course, our annual giving drive is just around the corner. I hope…
Ensuring all Georgians have access to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Environmental Justice (EJ) is a concept and movement that emphasizes the fair and equal treatment of all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, or other…
A series of forums hosted by Rep Becky Evans, New Life Community Alliance, and Science for Georgia. The main goal of this series of forums is to work toward an agenda where the community is taking action and working together to get funding for needed infrastructure to improve their environment and health.