Brooke Christy
Ohioans and Environmental Organizations File ...

In H.B. 96, the Ohio General Assembly snuck anti-environment provisions into the bill at the last minute that removed important protections for Ohioans who want to file complaints against polluters while also invalidating community air monitoring data. These statutory changes have no relationship to Ohio’s budget and thus violate the Ohio Constitution’s requirement that all legislation include only one subject.

Ohioans and Environmental Organizations File Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Air Pollution Amendment in State Budget
Meagan Niebler
The world around us: How does our environment ...

Have you ever gone for a walk outside, heard the birds, and felt it clear your mind? Even lift your mood? There's a reason why people say they need to "get outside" – our surroundings have a profound impact on the way we think, feel, and cope with our situations. But what is the effect when those surroundings are polluted, neglected, or even unsafe? Our environment impacts more than just our physical health; it has a substantial impact on our mental health too. 

The world around us: How does our environment affect our mental health?
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Meagan Niebler
Changing the System for Environmental Justice: ...

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Changing the System for Environmental Justice: Fair Shake’s Role in Keeping Pittsburgh Water Public
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A Win for Ohio: Legislation Fights Back Against ...

Ohio has recently passed legislation that will protect activists against SLAPP suits - so what are these suits and why is this legislation so important?

SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. These are lawsuits aimed at silencing criticism and draining the resources of those who speak up against certain organizations.

A Win for Ohio: Legislation Fights Back Against SLAPP Suits
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Meagan Niebler
Environmental Justice Advisory Boards - A ...

An Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB) is a group that advises government agencies on issues related to environmental justice, ensuring that policies and actions address the needs and concerns of marginalized communities disproportionately affected by environmental harms. These boards play a crucial role in promoting fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race or income, in environmental decision-making processes.

Environmental Justice Advisory Boards - A Scorecard for States

ACHD v USS Settlement Explained: The Mon Valley Community Benefit Trust

ACHD v USS Settlement Explained: The Mon Valley Community Benefit Trust

The Allegheny County Health Department and United States Steel recently finalized their consent decree for violations of the Clean Air Act and the terms of the resulting Community Benefit Trust. The communities of the Monongahela Valley of Southwestern Pennsylvania who are impacted by the settlement have been long awaiting any information about the environmental trust. To provide better access to these funds, I have reviewed the terms of the environmental trust carefully and broken down its important facets as follows:

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