Share the Power

by Aaron Hersum It is good to be back! After the summer hiatus, I was looking forward to Power to the People: The New Energy Democracy, mostly because I was curious to learn what “energy democracy” is. As it turns out, energy democracy is multifaceted in its meaning, and nuanced in its application. The dictionary …

Knowledge is Power

by Jessica Halvorsen According to the EPA, Environmental Justice can be defined as: “fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, national origin, or income with regard to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies[1].” What stood out to me, as I listened to several speakers present about …

Not a “Third World” Problem

by Aaron Hersum Environmental justice has many faces - I, for one, define it in many different ways. Sometimes it appears as a public health issue, as was the case in Flint, Michigan. Other times, it takes the shape of combatting rising sea levels, as coastal communities attempt to update their infrastructure, utilities, and homes …