Is chemistry connected to social justice? Absolutely! From mitigating pollution and reducing chemical exposures to creating safer, more sustainable materials, chemistry has the power to reshape how we address environmental challenges.
Join Sederra Ross of the ACS Office of Sustainability as she delves into chemical innovations and green chemistry principles that address environmental inequalities which disproportionately impact marginalized communities, ensuring healthier lives and sustainable futures for all. In addition, she will explore the connections between chemistry and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on how green chemistry supports responsible consumption, cleaner water and air, and overall well-being. Register now to discover how innovations in chemistry play a critical role in tackling environmental inequalities, protecting vulnerable communities, and promoting a more sustainable, equitable future.
This ACS Webinar is moderated by Britt Erickson of Chemical & Engineering News and co-produced with the ACS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect and the ACS Office of Sustainability.
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What You Will Learn
- What is chemistry's role in Environmental Justice
- What are the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and how can we achieve a sustainable and equitable future
- How to empower chemists and communities through green chemistry solutions
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What an attendee said about this ACS Webinar!
Great insight on the history of environmental justice and how we should carry on the vigilance to ensure the safety of our lives and the land then pass them on to generations to come.
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