Climate Justice

Delta Institute and our community partners performed a BioBlitz, an on-the ground assessment of existing flora and fauna, to create a baseline of biodiversity on four parcels within the South Shore neighborhood. This baseline data is the first step in accomplishing this project’s primary objectives: 1. Create a database of critical data measuring the impact […]

This report includes case studies on how five cities—Ann Arbor, Chicago, Cleveland, St. Paul, and Toledo—are building resilience to climate change in low income areas and reveals that reducing the risks of climate change in the region’s disadvantaged areas will require cooperation among many groups.

Significant progress is being made to decarbonize the electricity sector by closing coal plants and adding more renewables like wind and solar. In fact, Fresh Energy has an entire team and strategic imperative to support this work. As a result, our electricity is growing cleaner and cleaner, and we must also shift our “end use” […]

This Dashboard was created to showcase the comprehensive and inclusive efforts being undertaken by the City and its partners. It’s a powerful example of how local action can make a global impact.

An asset map of existing University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) & community resources in Chicago for climate and environmental justice

The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 650 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.

The Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic (IEC) functions as a pro bono law practice handling environmental and community health cases.

We seek to feed the hungry and improve human health, while preserving and renewing our environment. Through our endeavors, we will enhance the St. Louis region as a world center for plant science.

A state-level agency responsible for coordinating emergency planning, security, and response efforts across Indiana

A state agency responsible for coordinating law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, and emergency response efforts to ensure a safe environment for Missouri.