Baltimore residents are helping scientists track local climate impacts by collecting data from newly installed Morgan State–supported weather stations placed in neighborhoods across the city. The project aims to empower communities that often face environmental injustices by giving them ownership of climate data and a role in shaping research.
Category: ENVIRONMENT
Posted inClimate Change
New Braveboy summit highlights county’s plan for a greener future
Prince George’s County, Md., held its inaugural Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit, drawing hundreds to discuss climate resilience and clean energy. Officials highlighted rising costs, flooding concerns and commitments to advance the county’s climate action plan.
Posted inClimate Change
Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions
By The Associated Press undefined A lot of snow, rain and cold weather await travelers for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings posted Nov. 28 across the northern part of the country and more snow falling over the Great Lakes region. Storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to New […]
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Dr. Benjamin Chavis celebrated as ‘Father’ of the environmental justice movement
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, was honored as the “Father of the Environmental Justice Movement” at the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit. Recognized for his groundbreaking 1987 study “Toxic Waste and Race” and his leadership during the 1982 Warren County protests, Chavis was celebrated for linking environmental issues to civil rights and inspiring global climate activism.
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Facing fire and funding cuts, farmer fights to save his land
After losing 60 percent of his customers when a federal program was canceled, New York farmer David Haughton faced the threat of losing his 35-acre farm. Support from the Black Farmers Fund and his community helped him stay afloat, though he continues to seek assistance after a devastating fire damaged his home.
Posted inOPINION
Teach your kids backyard and urban farming to promote nutrition and neighborhood health
Community gardens in urban areas provide inter-generational learning, promote social cohesion, provide nutrition education, reduce crime, lower grocery bills, create jobs, reduce carbon footprint, and improve air and soil quality.Community and backyard gardens teach children about nutrition, provide fresh produce, lower grocery costs, and strengthen neighborhood ties. Urban farming also promotes intergenerational learning, community cohesion, economic opportunities, and environmental benefits, while requiring organized efforts to overcome space, soil, resource, and regulatory challenges.
Posted inBUSINESS
Meet the leaders combatting heat, pollution and inequity in urban areas
Black-led environmental justice organizations like WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Green Scheme are tackling pollution and extreme heat to protect underserved communities and improve their health and living conditions.
Posted inBaltimore News
Vulnerable communities still struggling with aging water systems
Vulnerable Americans face unsafe water from aging pipes, pollution, and underinvestment. Local leaders are pushing for clean, safe waterways with crucial state-level support.
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Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island’s strongest recorded storm
Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm as it neared Jamaica, threatening catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction. The storm, already blamed for six deaths across the Caribbean, could be the strongest to ever hit the island.
Posted inClimate Change
From pews to policy: Faith leaders step up in the climate change fight
In response to intensifying climate threats, the Baltimore Office of Sustainability is partnering with community organizations like Allen AME Church to provide neighborhood-based climate solutions. From cooling centers and weather tracking to equitable policy and education, the city is building a more resilient and sustainable Baltimore through collaboration and community engagement.
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Refill, don’t landfill: Fran Ngong’s fight against single-use plastics
Baltimore native Fran Ngong is on a mission to cut single-use plastic waste through her eco-conscious store, FOBA Refillery. The shop lets customers refill household essentials like shampoo, deodorant and detergent while learning the value of sustainability and reducing waste.
Posted inClimate Change
Planting hope: How Baltimore locals use trees to fight climate change
Baltimore residents like Everett Mitchell and Leah Oliver are leading grassroots efforts to plant trees in underserved neighborhoods, helping to combat climate change and restore green spaces. Their work brings environmental healing, education, and a renewed connection to nature in the heart of the city.