CARB Environmental Justice Blog

  Looking for someone who enjoys making a difference by engaging with the public. If you want to help us do incredible work with local governments, environmental justice advocates and Californians all across this beautiful state, check out the Public Outreach Analyst job posting and tell us all about yourself.  Deadline: January 7, 2022. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=281788 From the Duty Statement:   GENERAL STATEMENT: Under direct supervision of the Chief Outreach and Engagement Advisor (CEA) the incumbent provides support to the Department’s outreach and engagement related activities. The incumbent is responsible for the development of resources, project tracking and administration, programmatic analysis and content management activities needed for the effective operation of Department of Conservation (DOC) programs.   SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 30% Outreach and Engagement Programmati...

See below for recordings from past panels of the Los Angeles Environmental Justice Network 7th Annual Environmental Justice Enforcement Symposium: Adapting to the need in Environmental Justice Communities. AB617 Panel Los Angeles Environmental Justice Network June 16 2021     https://youtu.be/zz0ZNC6vXKA   New Avenues Enforcement Panel Los Angeles Environmental Justice Network August 18 2021 https://youtu.be/nfsg_q8Tr6Q   Pesticide Awareness and Safety Panel Los Angeles Environmental Justice Network September 15 2021 https://youtu.be/NIgQM5IBbCY   Land Use Panel Los Angeles Environmental Justice Network October 20 2021 https://youtu.be/Zhl-Qqm9YZ0   Environmental Policies Panel Los Angeles Environmental Justice Network November 17 2021 https://youtu.be/Q0Zy82Yjhlk

Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities RFA#: EPA-OAR-OAQPS-22-01 Closing date: February 25, 2022 Summary:  Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards (OAQPS) is announcing the availability of funds and soliciting applications from eligible entities to conduct ambient air monitoring of pollutants of greatest concern in communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic. EPA will award funds to support community and local efforts to monitor their own air quality and to promote air quality monitoring partnerships between communities and tribal, state, and local governments. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $20,000,000. Approximately $2 million dollars of this amount will be awarded to tribal governments under a tribal government set-aside, and approximately $2 million will be awarded to eligible community-b...

  La División de transporte y tóxicos (TTD por sus siglas en ingles) de la Junta de recursos del aire (CARB por sus siglas en ingles), está organizando una sesión por la tarde en diciembre para presentar una introducción a las Evaluaciones de riesgos para la salud (HRA por sus siglas en ingles). Las HRA son utilizadas por una variedad de agencias gubernamentales para evaluar los posibles impactos en la salud de las emisiones contaminantes del aire. CARB está organizando una sesión de desarrollo de capacidades para preparar mejor a los participantes para que comprendan los usos de las HRA y la importancia de la información que brindan en la toma de decisiones en varios niveles de gobierno.    Esta sesión interactiva de desarrollo de capacidades permitirá a los defensores de la comunidad comprender y utilizar mejor esta importante herramienta. El personal técnico de CARB y la Oficina de evaluación de riesgos para la salud (OEHHA por sus siglas en inglés) estarán di...

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), Transportation and Toxics Division (TTD) is hosting an afternoon session in December to present an introduction to Health Risk Assessments (HRA). HRAs are used by a variety of government agencies to evaluate the potential health impacts of air pollution emissions. CARB is hosting a capacity building session to better equip attendees to understand the uses of HRAs and significance of information they provide in decision making at various levels of government. This interactive capacity building session will allow community advocates to better understand and utilize this important tool. Technical staff from CARB and the Office of Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) will be available throughout the session to answer questions and listen to your suggestions. We look forward to seeing you there! Date:  December 14, 2021  Time:  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Zoom Meeting Link:  Register Here (214) 765-0479 ...

Monday, February 28 – Tuesday, March 1, 2022 February 28, 2022 • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST March 1, 2022 • 11:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. EST More information on the vitural event can be found here:  https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/conference/eheworkshop2022/ Overview Our environment, including exposures in the physical, built, and social environments, can negatively affect the health of individuals and communities. These environmental exposures disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minority groups, disadvantaged and under-resourced communities. Given the interconnectedness of the environment with individual- and structural-level social determinants of health, ensuring equitable implementation of interventions, programs, and policies that prevent or mitigate these environmental exposures is urgently needed. Implementation science is the study of methods to promote the adoption and integration of evidence-based interventions, programs, and policies into community, public health, and clin...

  Anuncio de Taller para las Recomendaciones Comunitarias y el Proceso de Selección para las Comunidades del 2021 del Programa de Protección del Aire de la Comunidad El Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB) le invita a participar en una reunión virtual para discutir el proyecto de recomendaciones del personal de CARB para las comunidades de 2021 y el proceso de selección de la comunidad en virtud de la Ley de la Asamblea (AB) 617 y el Programa de Protección del Aire de la Comunidad (Programa). Durante esta reunión virtual, podrá hacer preguntas sobre las comunidades adicionales que el personal propone recomendar a el Consejo de CARB y el enfoque de CARB para desarrollar las recomendaciones. Dados los actuales niveles de financiación, el personal de CARB prevé que se seleccionará un número limitado d...

  Notice of Workshop for the 2021 Community Recommendations and Selection Process for the Community Air Protection Program en español The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a virtual meeting to discuss CARB staff’s draft recommendations for 2021 communities and the community selection process under Assembly Bill (AB) 617 and the Community Air Protection Program (Program). During this virtual meeting, you can ask questions about the additional communities that staff is proposing to recommend for CARB Board consideration and CARB’s approach for developing the recommendations. Given current funding levels, CARB staff anticipates a limited number of new communities will be selected in 2021. The virtual meeting details are provided below. Date:    ...

  The Switzer Fellowship offers one-year fellowships to highly talented graduate students from diverse academic and personal backgrounds in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field. The fellowship includes a $15,000 cash award, leadership training, access to a vibrant network of Switzer Fellowship alums, and opportunities for professional development and grants beyond the fellowship year. Students of color, first generation college or graduate students, and students from other groups traditionally underrepresented in environmental graduate programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Through the Switzer Fellowship, the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation supports environmental leaders for the 21st century who have the ability, determination and integrity to effect positive change. Only the most active, committed and focused individuals will compete successfully to j...