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Category: Environmental Justice
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Gen Z Journal ~ “Vientos de cambio que respiramos en comunidad”: Jóvenes locales lideran proyectos de justicia climática y energética en el sureste de Puerto Rico
Durante 30 años, el Comité Diálogo Ambiental ha luchado contra el envenenamiento y la agresión tóxica que sufren los residentes en el sureste de Puerto Rico. Los residentes locales son guías indispensables en la co-creación de un presente y un futuro comunitarios y autodeterminados; y muchos de ellos son jóvenes.
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Gen Z Journal ~ “Vientos de cambio que respiramos en comunidad”: Local Youth Lead Climate and Energy Justice Projects in Southeastern Puerto Rico
For 30 years, the Comité Diálogo Ambiental has been fighting the poisoning and toxic assault of residents in Salinas and Guayama in southeastern Puerto Rico. Community members are indispensable guides in co-creating a self-determined, communal present and future–and many are young people.
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Reimagining the Wildland Fire Workforce with Indigenous-Led FireGeneration Collaborative
Wildland firefighting is growing more intense and precarious, and there is increasing investment in proactive stewardship and resilience efforts. However, few spaces exist for frontline workers, practitioners, and youth to shape this transition. Indigenous-led FireGeneration Collaborative is working hard to transform this situation.
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Allies Spotlight: U.S. Climate Action Network and JTA Collaborations Renew Collective Just Transition Energies
International climate talks in April and June 2026 strengthened movement ties between JTA and U.S. Climate Action Network members. Learn about our collective efforts to advance a just transition!
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Commemorating Just Transition Labor Leader Tony Mazzocchi’s Life and Legacy
In early June, JTA Executive Director José Bravo spoke on a panel at Rutgers University, as part of the Tony Mazzocchi centennial birthday celebration, conference, call to action, and archives launch!
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EJ Movement Elders Meet in New Mexico to Share Stories and to Celebrate a Special Birthday!
In mid-June, José Bravo reunited with several environmental justice elders, who were part of the 1991 First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit, to share stories and to reflect on the work that remains. They also celebrated Richard Moore's 80th birthday!
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UN Bonn Climate Talks: Belém-Antalya Mechanism Delayed, but Civil Society Remains Determined for Just Transition
At this year's Bonn climate talks, JTA worked closely with aligned groups to continue building momentum toward implementing the Belém-Antalya Mechanism.
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Gen Z and the Problem of “Luxury Poverty”
"Luxury poverty” is the practice of splurging on luxury goods and services in spite of financial insecurity, often for a social status boost.
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New StoryMap Research Uses Movement-Informed Criteria to Evaluate Attempted Just Transitions
In collaboration with student researchers at the University of Montana, JTA is excited to announce a research-based resource for evaluating attempted just transitions throughout the globe.