SOCIAL JUSTICE BLOG
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Just Earth Celebrates Three Years of Success Championing Environmental Justice
In the three years since the creation of Just Earth , the need for funding for environmental justice has only increased. After receiving generous seed funding from the Mosaic collaborative, Just Earth is poised for the next chapter. As of today, Just Earth has awarded more than $500,000 by way of 26 recoverable grants. With each of our grants, we aim to effect positive change by funding environmental justice litigation: environmental cases that dually aim to empower and cultivate justice for Indigenous and other underserved communities. All too often, environmental racism and discrimination on the basis of class and race are linked with significant ecological harm.
Martin County Kentucky Residents Say "Enough" To Expensive Unsafe Drinking Water
Here’s the real kicker: Despite continued lack of access to safe drinking water, Nina and her fellow Martin Countians pay some of the highest water bills in Kentucky. This is in a county where 40% of the population makes less than $25,000 per year. Many residents simply cannot afford their water bills. Frustrated at the lack of action around water issues in her community, Nina founded the Martin County Concerned Citizens (MCCC) to hold local and state leaders accountable.