Sustainability and Equity: Health for All Communities

April 16

12:30PM

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Speakers

Jennifer Lentz, Ph.D.

About the Session

Central in addressing climate challenges is a focus on environmental justice and equity. How can technology and policies help shape the fight for greater environmental equity, and what roles do each of us have in making a difference?

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