Season 2 Episode 2: Intersection of Environmental Justice and Environmental Health

Join President Joanie Mahoney as she continues her exploration of the significant research at SUNY ESF. In this episode, President Mahoney speaks with two faculty members from the Department of Environmental Studies, Dr. Mary Collins and Dr. Lemir Teron.

This conversation explores the intersections of environmental health and environmental justice. As the discussion encompasses the pivotal role disadvantaged populations play in environmental policy, the link of inequality to environmental quality, and the importance of putting tools in the hands of local community makers, clear connections are made as to the significance research plays in our lives. Other topics include how polluter research data can influence policymakers to make informed decisions and the I-81 renovation.