Institute for Energy Studies Speaker Series Presents: Understanding Energy Poverty

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Event Details

When:

-

Location:

Online: Zoom

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

Institute for Energy Studies, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

This presentation explores the relationship between environmental justice, energy poverty, and climate change. We'll delve into the disproportionate burden faced by marginalized communities, highlighting how systemic inequalities exacerbate their vulnerability to environmental hazards and energy insecurity. By understanding these dynamics, we can develop targeted solutions that address both energy access and climate resilience while promoting equity and justice for all.

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Featuring:

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Jamal Black, Researcher

As a researcher, Jamal has focused on evaluating systemic inequities within our economic system and within the green transition, with a focus on environmental justice issues. Having recently founded equitable earth solutions, a sustainability and climate consulting company, Jamal develops decarbonization roadmaps and climate action plans for cities and companies around the world. In his work, he leverages data-driven and geospatial research techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of research questions and to provide actionable insights. 

Questions and Accommodations

  • Contact The Foundation for WWU & Alumni for this event if you have questions or need disability accommodations by calling (360) 650-3353 or emailing Alumni@wwu.edu
  • Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is greatly appreciated. Please indicate your special needs on the registration form.
  • There will be auto-captions available for the Zoom webinar.

The views expressed by our speaker do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.