For two decades, residents of a California city have fought for environmental justice and the creation of a public park in their community. The story highlights the challenges and triumphs of advocating for change in the face of adversity.
A 20-year struggle for environmental justice—and a public park —in one California city retrieved 28 September 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-09-year-struggle-environmental-justice-california.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.Sep 27, 2024Use this form if you have come across a typo, inaccuracy or would like to send an edit request for the content on this page. For general inquiries, please use ourThank you for taking time to provide your feedback to the editors.
Your feedback is important to us. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages.to let the recipient know who sent the email. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Phys.org in any form.Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox.
Environmental Justice Public Park California Community Activism Urban Planning
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A 20-year struggle for environmental justice — and a public park — in one California cityIt took two decades of patient, vigilant community organizing to open a prime piece of San Francisco Bay shoreline to the public in Richmond, Calif.
Read more »
California bankruptcies jump 25% in a year to 4-year highBut bankruptcies are also 29% below average vs. pre-coronavirus 2018-2019.
Read more »
MTA board votes to approve 5-year upgrade plan for subways, buses; funding struggleThe $68 billion project includes the purchase of new subway cars, fixing aging tunnels, and accessibility upgrades at subway stations.
Read more »
California Garlic Festival leaves Stockton after 2-year stintOrganizers say they had to make the move because people in San Joaquin County just aren't into garlic like other commodities.
Read more »
A year after ‘hot labor summer,’ California Legislature chills on union demands amid budget concernsA year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as 'hot labor summer' was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Read more »
California consumer confidence plummets to 4-year lowOne Golden State yardstick of shopper psyche is off 17% in two months, down 24% in a year.
Read more »