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was on the radio today - new peer-reviewed published truck pollution health study. Diesel emissions hit Black communities in Chicagoland especially hard. Adopting clean truck rules would save 500 lives a year, nearly half of those Black residents. wbez.org/reset-with-sasha-an…
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Diesel pollution is choking communities across #Illinois. Learn about how new technology & state action could protect our air & improve public health.
Listen Lead Share
by @UCSUSA & @LVEJO
Thu Mar 6 at 6pm
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"The air [quality monitoring] program was expected to get up and running early next year, a goal that is now indefinitely delayed, though Johnson’s top health official says it will get done." WHEN? 140 sensors for # EJ communities sitting on the shelf. wbez.org/environment/2024/12…
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El triturador de metales de Pilsen obtiene el visto bueno del Ayuntamiento a pesar de las protestas chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/…
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.@LVEJO is going to receive the 2024 US Food Sovereignty Prize!
The Food Sovereignty Prize serves as a counterweight to the World Food Prize initiated by Norman Borlaug, the controversial ‘father of the Green Revolution,’ due to its devastating environmental and social impacts.
Congratulations @LVEJO 🎉
We’ll see you at the Virtual Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:30AM PT/ 11:30AM ET
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Thank you @LVEJO for your amazing organizing work and your commitment to #FoodSovereignty
LVEJO retweeted
Virtual Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony 🥕🌻
Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:30AM PT/ 11:30AM ET
Join the virtual ceremony:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
The prize is awarded to one domestic and one international organization that demonstrate outstanding commitment to #FoodSovereignty.
LVEJO retweeted
"...residents also told Pollution Control Board members they’re counting on the board to act, particularly for the sake of primarily low-income communities & communities of color near warehouses that see frequent truck traffic and nearby highways" news.wttw.com/2024/12/02/adv…
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“When I learned that Cook County is in the top 1% for diesel pollution, I was shaken.” -Jizelle, @PrairieRivers #CleanAirNow #ElectrifyIL
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“Today reflects months of work from coalition members. EJ communities have a huge stake in this issue. Today we are demanding better. We’re demanding vehicles that will reduce exposure to pollution for truck drivers and communities.” -Melanie Minuche, @LVEJO #CleanAirNow
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Packed house for the Illinois Pollution Control Board hearing! Community members are sharing how vehicle emissions impact health, the climate, and our economy. #CleanAirNow #ElectrifyIL
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“When we conducted mobile air monitoring, it was astounding to see the amount of particulate matter shoot up when we passed trucks.” -Ana, @LVEJO #CleanAirNow #ElectrifyIL
LVEJO retweeted
Join us Thursday to learn how to make your voice heard to the Illinois Pollution Control Board! RSVP: bit.ly/nov14il
LVEJO retweeted
At least 196 land and environmental defenders were killed last year for trying to protect their homes, community or the planet. 💔
An action to remember them and to carry their memory forward took place at #COP16 in Colombia. 🇨🇴 ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾
Photo by Edgar Frank @edgarfranx
LVEJO retweeted
A car-shredding operation in Pilsen inches closer to getting a new operating permit from Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration. Residents say this "serial polluter" should face more scrutiny from City Hall. chicago.suntimes.com/environ…
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Residentes dicen que el ‘contaminador serial’ de Pilsen no debe obtener un nuevo permiso para triturar metal chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/…
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This Thursday👇
Diesel pollution is a public health crisis in Chicago.
Join @ilenviro, @WarehouseWorker, @EnvDefenseFund, @N4EJchicago & @SenCervantesIL this Thursday to discuss solutions for clean air, good jobs, & healthy communities.
🌳McKinley Park
🗓️Oct 24
⌚️5:30-7
act.ilenviro.org/a/truck-pol…
LVEJO retweeted
Join PCR and our partners this Friday afternoon at our Fall Festival! 🍁🍂 We will be having wholesome fall fun with music, food, and resources. See you there!
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We all know traffic safety is bad on Pulaski (and Cicero, and Archer, and other major streets). But how bad is it?
Thread 👇
LVEJO retweeted
🚨 🛑 STOP the Polluters’ Priority Plan!
The Energy Permitting Reform Act (EPRA) threatens our health, our environment, and our rights. We must stand up for #EnvironmentalJustice and protect NEPA! 🌍
More info➡️ climatejusticealliance.org/p…
ALT red and black illustration, showing smoke stacks, energy transmission lines and traffic, with the text "Stop the Polluters' Priority Plan. Defend Our Communities, Protect NEPA - Call Congress 202-224-3121"
LVEJO retweeted
#DYK diesel pollution is directly linked to serious health conditions like asthma 🫨
Join us TOMORROW at 6pm CT to discuss ways to care for your asthma and take advocacy steps to reduce diesel pollution in your community! Register here: bit.ly/dieselandhealth
