Green Infrastructure Conference
Come join us on April 21st for the fourth in a series of events highlighting green infrastructure options at the colleges of the Atlanta University Center (AUC). In addition to […]
Keeping Children Safe from Dangers in Toys and Games
By Yolanda Whyte, MD,Environmental Community Action Inc. (ECO-Action) Board Member Playing with toys and games are one of the most enjoyable ways to socially engage children of all ages. Toys […]
Lunching and Learning to Revitalize Proctor Creek and Nearby Communities
What’s going on at Proctor Creek? What efforts are ongoing there? How can non profits, agencies and the City of Atlanta work together to revitalize the Creek along with the […]
AUC and Community Together Promote Green Infrastructure at Community Forum 2
Speakers first shared progress on the implementation of the Proctor Creek/North Avenue Study (which proposed green infrastructure improvements for the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods) and progress on ongoing efforts by AUC faculty, staff and students to develop green infrastructure conceptual plans.
Looking In: Toxic battle — Congress should choose kids
by Katherine McFate SC-buttonDespite parents’ best efforts to buy organic and use natural products, toxic chemicals are still found in baby toys, the lining of food containers, cosmetics and other […]
The Turner Field Community Benefits Coalition Shows the People’s Power!
Dr. Yomi Noibi, Executive Director, ECO-Action With the construction of the new stadium in Cobb County, the 77 acres of public land that now make up the Turner Field Stadium […]
Downstream neighbors pooh-pooh Atlanta’s sewer system
by Maggie Lee, Creative Loafing For the first time in 10 years, environmental rule-writers are reconsidering just how much Atlanta sewage should be allowed to wash downstream toward neighbors in […]
Tell Menards: Eliminate Toxic Phthalates in Flooring
A new study found that vinyl flooring sold by Menards and other retailers tested contained phthalates, toxic chemicals that have been restricted in children’s products. Menards is the third largest […]
Next Steps toward Better Health for Proctor Creek Neighborhoods
We know that there are environmental health challenges in the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods near Proctor Creek. So what can we do about them together?Residents of these neighborhoods […]
Proctor Creek Conversation with Alexie Torres-Fleming: My Takeaway
Dr. Yomi Noibi, Executive Director, ECO-Action How do community members with little money, power or education organize to create positive, deep and meaningful transformations in their neighborhood which has for […]
