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Special Series
Environmental Justice
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Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
“I like to think of humans as a soil-forming agent, not just a soil-degrading agent.”
By Ellie Shechet -
An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn
Remembering the environmental legacy of community activist Hattie Carthan, the “Tree Lady” of Brooklyn.
By Georgia Silvera Seamans -
Dr. Vivek Shandas on Trees and Equity in Cities
Dr. Vivek Shandas speaks with BBG about street trees, environmental justice, and how we can move toward a more equitable urban ecology.
By BBG Staff -
Community Garden Cultivates Social Justice
Whether born in Latin America or Bushwick, gardeners here build community and share knowledge.
By Carla Rodriguez and Amy Richards -
Mending the World within Our Reach
Participants say just entering the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest caused them to spend more time outdoors socializing with the neighbors. Many also feel inspired to take more action, from mentoring youth to influencing city policy.
By Nina Browne and Michelle Gluck
