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Mar 22, 20192 min read

Climate Justice is About Protecting Mother Earth AND Mothers

By Martha Bohrt, environmental advocate It must be noted I am not suggesting that only women are concerned about the state of the world...

Mar 16, 20193 min read

Harmful Fast Fashion: Take Action in D.C.

By Reshmi Mehta, Revel In It founder We all know that the fashion industry is pretty harmful to a lot of people and the planet. Yet...

Mar 16, 20193 min read

Women, Children, Poverty and Climate Change in the District

By Whitney Ricker, FEMA contractor and climate justice advocate While these are important issues to think about on a global stage, it can...

Mar 9, 20194 min read

Farming as a Woman: A Fresh Look at Entrepreneurship

By Kelsey Figone, local food system and sustainability advocate This is our stereotype of the entrepreneur, a man that we simultaneously...

Mar 3, 20195 min read

DC’s Ambitious New Renewable Energy Law: 7 Things You Need to Know

By Lauren Meling, digital strategist and DC EcoWomen member A lot of frightening environmental news have made headlines lately. But, just...

Feb 23, 20193 min read

Under the Sea this World Wildlife Day

By Macy Placide, Protect Our Species Campaign Manager, Earth Day Network World Wildlife Day. The day focuses on the world’s wild animals...

Feb 10, 20192 min read

Environmentally Conscious Dating for Washingtonian Women

By Brenna Rivett, Dating in the District blog author Dating in the District. While many of us incorporate environmentally friendly...

Feb 2, 20193 min read

Three Names to Remember this Black History Month

By Kyaira Ware, Community Conservation Manager at Potomac Conservancy During Black History Month, we honor the vast and diverse spectrum...

Jan 26, 20192 min read

SW Community Stands Up to Companies in Classic Environmental Justice Case

By Claire Jordan, NeRAC volunteer and DC EcoWomen board member When people in Washington, DC think of Southwest DC, they probably think...

Jan 19, 20193 min read

Breaking Barriers: Food System Diversity Begins with Farmer Diversity

By Nichelle Harriott, policy specialist and DC EcoWomen member I remember a time, growing up in a small rural community in the Caribbean,...