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• Community-Based Approaches Combined with National Policy Implications Represent the Future of Environmental Justice Research

  By Wes Jenkins| Urban Institute@ From its earliest days, environmental justice research has been rooted in the social movement that gave its name to the field. Grassroots activists against income and racial discrimination in the placement of environmental pollutants—and the overlooking of low-income and communities of color for environmental amenities—have enlisted toxicologists, demographers, engineers, and public health scholars to uncover damages.

  By Wes Jenkins · Urban Institute

  Mar. 29, 2021

• Joey Mellows, A Baseball Brit

  By RJ McDaniel, Wes Jenkins| FanGraphs@ Mellows at a Frisco RoughRiders game, his 21st of the year, in Springfield, Missouri. (via Joey Mellows)There must be no greater ignominy for a Brit than receiving unsolicited advice from an American in a Kansas bar on the fourth of July.

  By RJ McDaniel, Wes Jenkins · FanGraphs

  Mar. 24, 2021

• Community-Based Approaches Combined with National Policy Implications Represent the Future of Environmental Justice Research

  By Wes Jenkins| Urban Institute@ From its earliest days, environmental justice research has been rooted in the social movement that gave its name to the field. Grassroots activists against income and racial discrimination in the placement of environmental pollutants—and the overlooking of low-income and communities of color for environmental amenities—have enlisted toxicologists, demographers, engineers, and public health scholars to uncover damages.

  By Wes Jenkins · Urban Institute

  Mar. 29, 2021

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The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, DC, focused on advancing economic and social equity through evidence-based policymaking. Established in 1968, it addresses systemic challenges in urban communities and aims to foster upward mobility, equity, and shared prosperity. The Urban Institute conducts rigorous research and analysis on critical issues such as poverty, housing, education, and healthcare. It develops data tools and resources, including accessible datasets and interactive platforms, to inform decision-making. The organization also provides policy recommendations and publishes reports and multimedia content to share insights with a wide audience. Its primary clients include government agencies, nonprofits, the private sector, and advocates seeking data to support systemic change. The Urban Institute emphasizes equity, evidence, and collaboration in its mission, and its Next50 initiative highlights its commitment to innovative approaches for emerging challenges.