Public health & social justice advocate. Tweets my own
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Great to speak with @HuffPost about #microplastics, and how we at @CenterEnvHealth are pushing governments and companies toward systemic changes to stop the pollution and reformulate away from harmful chemicals.
Thanks @JillianGloria for this story! huffpost.com/entry/microplas…
Congratulations @Veevanterpool
An excellent leader and public transit warrior✨✨💪🏽
Today, Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool takes the reins as the nation’s top transit official. As FTA’s Deputy Administrator, Veronica has spent 2½ years advancing the safety, equity and climate goals of the Biden-Harris Administration. tinyurl.com/yckxzjk9
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I endured the hardest year of my career while finding strength, resilience and joy in Flaco. I even centered him on my Earth Day speech against the advice and jeers of my colleagues. Rest in power, beloved. Thank you for your gifts to New Yorkers and for
reminding me of my grit
As I step into the CEO role at @CenterEnvHealth after years in government, I'm deeply honored & genuinely excited. CEH has protected lives from toxic chemicals for 27 years. 🌍 Now, let's transform neighborhoods into healthier, happier places to live, work, & play. Join us! 💚💪🏽
❗ We're excited to introduce our new CEO: @KizzyCG5!
Kizzy has 18+ years of career service in policy and program development work at the intersection of #EnvironmentalHealth, #Sustainability, and #RacialEquity.
✍🏽 Reply to help welcome Kizzy to CEH!
ceh.org/latest/press-release…
ALT Image description: Photo of Kizzy Charles-Guzman by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office with text, "Introducing Kizzy Charles-Guzman, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Environmental Health"
@NYCParks is 🥇✨✨✨
The scale and complexity of NYC’s infrastructure is second to none, including trees! Great synopsis of how @NYCParks leading the charge to green heat vulnerable neighborhoods with $136M investment over next 4yrs adding 20,000 new 🌳🌳🌳 per yr. nytimes.com/interactive/2022…
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This is one of the most ambitious and technically complex climate adaptation projects in the world. So proud of our amazing City team who made this milestone possible. Thank you @NYCDDC @NYCParks @NYC_DOT @NYClimate and our many partners 🎉🎉
The first section of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Protection project is complete! Join us now at Asser Levy playground. teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1zqKVBPVO…
Onward @NYCHealthCommr
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Today's SCOTUS decision is a major setback. I feel despair for our planet & future. Still! NYC will continue to lead and pursue aggressive climate policy & investments. Our efforts to protect the environmental health and safety of our communities matter more than ever.💪🏽💪🏽
"Being on the train and being on the buses, that was my mobility, that was my freedom," said FTA's new deputy administrator Veronica Vanterpool. "What I love about this work is connecting people to each other, connecting people to what matters."
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Let’s go! 💪🏽
The blunt truth is that many communities across our nation – particularly low-income communities and communities of color – continue to bear the brunt of pollution.
That’s why @HHSGov is establishing the Office of Environmental Justice. thehill.com/news/administrat…
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I'm in Brooklyn to announce a lawsuit against three New York City school bus companies for widespread air pollution in communities of color.
These companies violated bus idling laws, emitted dangerous pollutants into the air, and put our children’s health at risk.
ALT Attorney General James announces a lawsuit against three school bus companies for widespread air pollution in communities of color.
Ok. Y’all know I don’t tweet often. But today I am beaming with pride. Mi hermana, mi amiga—Felicidades. So well deserved. We are in good hands. transit.dot.gov/about/news/f… @Veevanterpool you are amazing 👑 Great pick @FTA_DOT 🎉🎉🎉
And now @shawnlatur knows I speak with my hands 👊🏽🤌🏽✊🏽💪🏽 and that his comments were 🔥 🔥. Excellent panel by @RegionalPlan. So proud of the work my fellow climate warriors are doing every day. @LaurieJNYC @PUSHBuffalo @dbourland @shawnlatur
Yes. Yes. Yes.
If you mean it, you engage for the purpose of action—not the sake of engagement.
Thank you @KizzyCG5 @ClyburnWells @LaurieJNYC @dbourland for your wisdom and @RegionalPlan for this important conversation!
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Team @NYClimate is top notch, so getting stuff done is fun 🌱🌱💪🏽💪🏽
Today, #NYCAccelerator was joined by @NYCMayor, @Rit_Aggarwala, @KizzyCG5, and others to celebrate the energy efficiency projects at The Fairview co-op #InQueens.
ALT City leaders pose in front of NYC Accelerator backdrop in front of The Fairview building
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New study shows white Americans who learn about Covid's racial disparities have:
1) reduced fear about Covid
2) reduced empathy for those vulnerable to Covid
3) reduced support for Covid protections
White supremacy directly increases Covid's harms.
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…