This Week in ESG and Impact Investing

Environmental Justice Summit Panel #3 with Tracey Thompson, Dennis Chestnut, Dr. Estelle-Marie Montgomery, Latricea Adams, Erica Green, and Tobaris Smith On June 17, the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) hosted an Environmental Justice Summit at Howard University. The event featured a series of panels offering diverse perspectives on urban environmental challenges, like heat islands, poor air quality, health impacts from pollution, and energy development, along with potential solutions to improve community well-being. What’s up with the environment?  A few key points stood out from the event, especially the strong focus on advocacy in its many forms. Speakers emphasized the power of community organizing, grassroots efforts, and public education to raise awareness about environmental challenges. There was a recurring theme of unity, bringing people together to talk about shared experiences, build networks, and push for change. The idea was that strength in nu...