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Environmental Health Coalition. EHC is dedicated to creating thriving, vibrant and healthy communities by empowering people, organizing communities and achieving justice. Low-Income Pay Higher % of Monthly Income on Water, Food and Electricity. Green Energy/Green Jobs Campaign Goals. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Environmental Health Coalition
EHC is dedicated to creating thriving, vibrant and healthy communities by empowering people, organizing communities and achieving justice.
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Low-Income Pay Higher % of Monthly Income on Water, Food and Electricity
• Air Conditioning a Critical Coping Tool for Heat Waves – but Not Everyone Has Access
• Transportation Also Critical – But African Americans, Latinos and Asians Less Likely to Have Access to Car
• Low-income communities spend more % of income on water, food, electricity
• Not all have access to health care
• Lack of tree cover in urban areas create heat islands
• Fewer jobs in agriculture and tourism
Green Energy/Green Jobs Campaign Goals
Secure New, Clean Generation of Energy and Reduce Demand Through Energy Efficiency in San Diego, Particularly in Low-Income, Communities of Color.
Remove Dirty Power sources.
Foster Green Economy by Maximizing the Generation of Family-Supporting, Career-Track Green-Collar Jobs.
Empower Community Members through education and leadership development.