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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. He applied after hearing about a friend’s positive experience working with the organization. "It "People are getting sick or dying from heat," Berckes said, "and their utility bills are going up.

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Earth Day goes big & virtual again

Greenability Magazine

Events are listed below by sponsoring organizations. If your organization would like to include an event, please email details to Greenability Weekly using Submit an Event. Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling. Organizations hosting additional Earth Day events, include: Saturday, April 17.

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Nominate neighbors for a green award

Greenability Magazine

Past winners have worked to reduce waste, air pollution, stormwater runoff, energy costs and transportation costs. The post Nominate neighbors for a green award appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Other neighborhoods have worked to provide local residents with greater access to local foods through community gardens and orchards.

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What’s best for you: Rain garden or bioswale?

Greenability Magazine

Both a rain garden and bioswale retain or slow the movement of water from the property, decreasing stormwater runoff. Water leaving your property carries particles of soil and organic debris with it. appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Let’s look at what might be best for your situation. Photo: Contain the Rain.

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. The post Hear local experts discuss climate issues appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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Upper Los Angeles River Plan wins award for inclusive, sustainable design

AGreenLiving

The influential Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan (ULART) has earned the prestigious global 2021 AZ Award from Azure Magazine for its plan to “recalibrate natural urban waterways by deploying nature-based solutions to create new community space and help rectify decades of neglect.”

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Upper Los Angeles River Plan wins award for inclusive, sustainable design

AGreenLiving

The influential Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan (ULART) has earned the prestigious global 2021 AZ Award from Azure Magazine for its plan to “recalibrate natural urban waterways by deploying nature-based solutions to create new community space and help rectify decades of neglect.”