Category: Environmental Justice

Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

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Grand Opening of The V.I.P. Community Center for Social & Environmental Justice

Valley Improvement Projects presents the Grand Opening of our Community Center dedicated to Social and Environmental Justice. Please join us for an evening of celebration, networking, planning, and having an all around good time! When: Saturday, July 27th, 2013 6:00pm until 10:00pm Where: V.I.P. 400 12th Street Modesto, CA Any food, monetary, or material donations … Continue reading Grand Opening of The V.I.P. Community Center for Social & Environmental Justice

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Covanta Pollutes the Central Valley’s Air, Then Sponsors Modesto’s Earth Day

The Covanta Waste-to-Energy Garbage Incinerator in Crows Landing Pollutes Our Air! The incinerator emits dangerous toxic chemicals & toxic metals into the air, including dioxin. Dioxin is one of the most toxic chemicals know to science. According to the U.S. EPA, incineration of municipal solid waste & medical waste are major sources of dioxin.The incinerator … Continue reading Covanta Pollutes the Central Valley’s Air, Then Sponsors Modesto’s Earth Day