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Vernice Miller-Travis - Environmental Justice, The Future is Now and GIS is the Tool

NorthStar of GIS Season 2 Episode 6
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This episode features a compelling conversation with closing keynote speaker Vernice Miller-Travis, a pioneer in the environmental justice movement. She shares her journey from early activism to conducting groundbreaking research that exposed the link between race and the placement of hazardous waste sites. Throughout the discussion, Vernice highlights the transformative power of data, mapping, and GIS in advocacy efforts, emphasizing how these tools have been instrumental in holding institutions accountable. She also reflects on the ongoing fight for clean air and water in marginalized communities, the importance of intergenerational activism, and the global implications of climate policies such as carbon credits. 

Her insights provide a powerful reminder that spatial data and storytelling are critical in reimagining a just and sustainable future. Tune in to learn how mapping can be used as a tool for change!

You can find out more about Vernice and her organization here:

www.weact.org
www.metgroup.com

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