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Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region through research, education, community and student engagement for policy change, as well as health and safety training for environmental careers.

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Author(s): Organization
Resource Type: Organization
Topic: Climate, Climate Action, Community Safety, Policy
Source URL: https://www.dscej.org

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