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Excited to announce Unified Ground's project, FloodChat is a Rainproof [Your Community's Name] grantee! With this grant, we’ll build an AI-powered application to support NYC renters and prepare them for extreme rainfall. buff.ly/4jCcJFY #RainproofNYC

🎙️ Excited to join Maggie Wong on the Products That Count podcast! We talked about how Unified Ground's SaaS & AI tools empower communities to tackle climate challenges. 🌍💡 🎧 Listen now: Apple: buff.ly/4he2O7z Spotify: buff.ly/4g0IZj6 #EnvironmentalJustice

Black New Yorkers have an age-adjusted death rate is that is twice as high as that of White New Yorkers (1.3 deaths per million compared with 0.6 deaths per million) from 2012-2121. This inequity is rooted in systemic racism.

Historic policies have led to low income households and communities of color concentrated in areas with poorer quality housing and greater pollution. An example of policies impacting this outcome includes Redlining Copy from @aceeedc Image from NYT of redlining in NYC

Plastic pollution has severe consequences for the environment. When plastic waste enters ecosystems, it can harm marine life, birds, and land animals through ingestion or entanglement. Plastic debris leaches harmful chemicals into the soil and water, affecting the food chain.

Developed countries often export their e-waste to developing countries, where regulations and enforcement may be weaker. This practice is known as e-waste dumping. Some individuals and companies exploit the cheap labor and lax regulations in these countries.

It's important to remember the true significance of Memorial Day and to honor the sacrifices made by those who have given their lives in service to their country.

SDG 11 focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.The goal encompasses various aspects of urban development and aims to address the challenges associated with rapid urbanization, inadequate housing, and environmental degradation.

Climate change is linked to an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, cyclones, droughts, floods, and wildfires. These events can cause extensive damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and human settlements, leading to loss of life.

Coal is primarily composed of carbon. It is commonly used as a fuel for electricity generation and industrial processes, although its use is associated with environmental concerns due to the release of greenhouse gases and other pollutants when it is burned.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is to encourage designers, developers, businesses, and individuals to consider accessibility when creating and using digital technology. It aims to highlight the importance of making technological tools accessible to people with disabilities.

The term "energy transition" refers to the global shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy. It involves a fundamental transformation of the way we produce, distribute, and consume energy, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas

SDG 10 refers to the 10th Sustainable Development Goal, which is "Reduced Inequalities." The goal aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries, including inequalities based on income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and other factors.

While there may be some legitimate scientific debate about the details of climate change, such as the exact rate of temperature rise or the exact impacts on different regions, the basic reality of climate change and its causes is not in dispute among the majority of scientists.

Extreme weather events: Climate change is causing more frequent and intense weather events such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes. These extreme weather events can damage crops, destroy infrastructure, and disrupt food supply chains, leading to food shortages and price spikes.

At its core, climate justice is about recognizing that the impacts of climate change are not felt equally across society and that addressing the problem requires a fair and just transition to a sustainable and resilient future.

The Climate Mobilization Act is a package of laws passed by the New York City Council in April 2019 aimed at reducing the city's greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation includes measures, such as requiring large buildings to cut their emissions by 40% by 2030.

SDG 9 aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. The goal recognizes that infrastructure, industry, and innovation are key drivers of economic growth.

Climate change is having a significant impact on glaciers worldwide. As global temperatures rise, glaciers are shrinking and retreating at an alarming rate. The most direct impact of climate change on glaciers is the melting of ice.

National Small Business Week is an annual event in the United States that celebrates the contributions of small businesses to the country's economy.