Environmental Justice in Policy Making

Science and technology are constantly evolving, as is our knowledge of the environmental consequences of new technologies like batteries and plastics. In many cases, negative consequences disproportionately burden marginalized communities. Our panelists will address topics at the intersection of environmental justice and policy making from the local to federal levels, across academia to community organizing, to the role of government agencies. Lunch is provided.

Speakers:

Elizabeth Biser, Secretary of the NC Department of Environmental Quality
A’Jae Grisby, Environmental Justice Coordinator at the North Carolina Conservation Network
Barbara Turpin, PhD, Chair of the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Department
Geoff Gisler, JD, Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center

Registration required.