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Waves of Change

A digital series highlighting the diverse people and perspectives shaping the environmental justice landscape throughout the Great Lakes.

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Waves of Change: Meet artist, mom and gardener Halima Afi Cassells
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Waves of Change: Meet Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary founder Rebeka Ndosi
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Waves of Change: Meet Just Transition Northwest Indiana executive director Ashley Williams
September 30, 2024 - by Great Lakes Now
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Waves of Change: Meet Environmental Justice Public Advocate Regina Strong
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Waves of Change: Meet Little Village Environmental Justice Organization executive director Kim Wasserman
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Waves of Change: Meet activist and We the People of Detroit president Monica Lewis-Patrick
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Waves of Change: Meet educator and Friends of the Fox River president Gary Swick
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March 25, 2024 - by Great Lakes Now
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Waves of Change: Meet Milwaukee Water Commons Co-Executive Director Brenda Coley
February 23, 2024 - by Great Lakes Now
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Waves of Change: Meet Wisconsin Green Muslims founder and director Huda Alkaff
January 29, 2024 - by Great Lakes Now
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Waves of Change: Meet Executive Director Alicia Smith
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Waves of Change: Meet herbalist and forager Monica Cady
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Will Congress and the President approve money to finish the Soo Lock expansion?
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As cities invest in greener, more accessible transit, a key debate emerges: sleek light rail or cost-effective bus rapid transit? The answer may depend more on perception than performance.

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