Posts tagged social sustainability
The Escazú Agreement & Latin American Environmentalism

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 - October 15 every year in the United States. This month celebrates the cultures and people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this article covers The Escazú Agreement, a promising new treaty between Latin American and Caribbean countries.

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Black Environmentalists You Should Know

Last summer, I wrote Why We Need Intersectional Environmentalism. In that piece, I explained the racist history of the environmental movement. However, I did not mention the noteworthy Black environmentalists who have shaped and are continuing to shape the movement's trajectory. In this post, I fill that gap by highlighting some Black environmental leaders of the past and present.

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How Restaurants are Failing People with Disabilities

People with disabilities should be able to enjoy eating out just as much as people without disabilities. Yet, many restaurants don't reflect this. This post explains what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is, what it requires of restaurants and how restaurants are failing to live up to ADA standards.

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Who I'm Amplifying

In this post, I promote some of my new-found favorite food and sustainability creators who happen to be Black. Some of them are activists and some just have great content. If you're interested in anyone's content, give their page a visit and get to know them!

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