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Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice

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Founded by Dr. Robert D. Bullard, we use science, research and public engagement to fight injustice and create a healthy future for all. www.bullardcenter.org

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🚨 Last Call for HBCU Students! 🚨

Today is your final chance to join the HBCU Environmental Justice Climate Corps at TSU this summer! Make a real difference while earning a paid stipend, securing housing, enjoying field trips, and gaining invaluable leadership experience. https://ow.ly/sCy950YqsZ7

06.03.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍✨ Last chance! Today is the FINAL day to register for the HBCU Climate Change Conference. If you want to join us in New Orleans, secure your spot nowβ€”registration closes tonight!

πŸ‘‰πŸΏ https://ow.ly/nPGk50Yqcmn

We look forward to seeing you! πŸŽ‰

06.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ•› Time keeps moving since January 5, 2026.
πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Shiloh families still seek clear information about the drainage project.
πŸ“‹ Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #takings #FifthAmendment

06.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bullard Center celebrates our amazing team!

Their dedication drives progress across research, education, and community partnerships. We value the work they bring each day in support of environmental and climate justice. #BullardCenter

06.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Another day without a public meeting for Shiloh.

πŸ•› The clock started on January 5, 2026.

πŸ“‹ Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #takings #FifthAmendment

05.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Days pass since January 5, 2026.

πŸ—£οΈ Shiloh residents continue asking for answers about drainage and flooding.

πŸ”— Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #takings #FifthAmendment

04.03.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers | Grist
grist.org/food-and-agr...

04.03.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜Excellence’: Smithsonian exhibit celebrates HBCUs amid attacks on Black history The Smithsonian’s African American history museum has partnered with HBCUs to display archival materials

β€˜Excellence’: Smithsonian exhibit celebrates #HBCUs amid attacks on Black history - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

04.03.2026 03:59 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⬆️ The count keeps rising since January 5, 2026.

πŸ—£οΈ No in-person meeting has taken place for Shiloh families facing flooding.

πŸ’» Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #takings #FifthAmendment #flooding

03.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Environmental Groups Challenge Air Permit for Natural Gas Expansion at Atlanta Plant - Inside Climate News The Sierra Club and Southern Environmental Law Center are suing over state regulators’ approval of new gas turbines at Plant Bowen, citing concerns about worsening air quality.

Environmental Groups Challenge Air Permit for Natural Gas Expansion at Atlanta Plant - Inside Climate News

03.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dow asks Texas to legalize plastic pollution from its plant Facing multiple lawsuits, North America’s largest chemical manufacturer requests an β€œunprecedented” permit amendment to authorize its discharge of polyethylene pellets into coastal waters.

Dow asks Texas to legalize plastic pollution from its plant - Texas Tribune www.texastribune.org/2026/03/02/t...

03.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5
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πŸ“… Another day added since January 5, 2026.
πŸ‘₯ Shiloh residents still wait for a public meeting on the drainage project.
πŸ“‹ Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #takings #FifthAmendment

02.03.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's still time to register! In just a few weeks, we will gatherΒ environmental experts, students, researchers, organizers, policy advocates, artists, and community leaders from across the globe for meaningful conversations and real solutions rooted in EJ.

πŸ”— https://ow.ly/UPhu50Yo9ru

02.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Bullard Center marks Women’s History Month. The 2026 theme is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. Women lead progress across environmental, economic, education, and social systems. This month, we spotlight their work and impact.

02.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities Nicknamed the father of environmental justice, Robert Bullard argues that researchers in the field have more reason than ever to back up their work with action.

"I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities." The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Southern University stands with and supports frontline communities. Nature www.nature.com/articles/d41... #HBCU #HBCUalum #Justiceforshiloh

01.03.2026 00:29 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Days keep adding up since January 5, 2026.

Shiloh residents still wait for an in-person public meeting on a drainage project tied to years of flooding.

Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #takings

01.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ•› The wait continues in Shiloh.
πŸ—£οΈ Residents still seek direct communication on drainage plans.
πŸ“‹ Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #flooding

28.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A 2025 report co-authored by Dr. Robert D. Bullard finds petrochemical expansion targets Texas’s most vulnerable communities again. It reviews 89 proposed or expanding sites statewide. Residents face higher pollution and health risks tied to policy choices. Full report: https://ow.ly/mwro50YiMIr

28.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities Nicknamed the father of environmental justice, Robert Bullard argues that researchers in the field have more reason than ever to back up their work with action.

πŸ—£οΈ "I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities."

Dr. Robert D. Bullard argues that researchers in the field have more reason than ever to back up their work with action. | Nature

#BlackHistoryMonth

27.02.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ•› Time keeps moving since January 5, 2026.
πŸ‘₯ Shiloh residents continue to seek a public meeting.
πŸ”— Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #flooding

27.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Apr 25, 2026, the Bullard Center will host its first gala, Ember to Flames, to support frontline groups, student internships, and research that drives policy change. Your support funds action and trains leaders.

🎫 Details and tickets: bullardcenter.org/bc-gala

27.02.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In February, the Bullard Center staff visited Southface Institute in Atlanta, highlighting Dr. Robert D. Bullard’s long partnership with founder Dennis Creech. The team toured Georgia Tech’s Kendeda Building and connected climate justice with energy efficiency, healthy air, and affordability.

27.02.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Robert D. Bullard co-authored the 2024 Bullard Center report on LNG buildout in Louisiana and Texas. You get data on air and water pollution near homes and schools, plus health and cost impacts on Gulf Coast communities. Full report: https://ow.ly/65La50YiMtL

#BlackHistoryMonth #100Years

27.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… Another day without public input.
Shiloh families want clear plans and timelines.
πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #flooding

26.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, images of Black families left without help still matter. In The Wrong Complexion for Protection, Dr. Robert D. Bullard and Dr. Beverly Wright trace 80 years of unequal disaster and health response. Buy the book: https://ow.ly/ZxKW50YiMkx

#BlackHistoryMonth

26.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⬆️ The count rises again.
πŸ—£οΈ Shiloh residents still ask for transparency on project outcomes.
πŸ’» Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #flooding

25.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HBCU undergrads, apply now. The Bullard Center at Texas Southern University is taking applications for the 2026 HBCU Environmental Justice Climate Corps. Learn justice topics, research, and public speaking. All majors welcome.

Apply: https://ow.ly/a9eX50Ym0Rt

25.02.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Environmental Health and Racial Equity in the United States (2011) traces how housing policy drove residential apartheid and health gaps. APHA Press documents the impacts. Dr. Robert D. Bullard shares policy steps to reduce structural racism. Book: https://a.co/d/0gbbAOcF

#BlackHistoryMonth

25.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration for the HBCU Climate Change Conference is extended through March 6th. Join leaders, students, researchers, organizers, artists, and policymakers for talks on climate science, environmental justice, global movements, and local challenges in New Orleans. πŸ”— https://ow.ly/TMl550Yl8u8

24.02.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… More days pass without an in-person meeting for Shiloh.
πŸ—£οΈ Residents seek direct updates before construction begins.
πŸ“‹ Learn more and sign the Shiloh support letter at bullardcenter.org.

#ALDOT #JusticeforShiloh #Justcompensation #Blacklandloss #flooding

24.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0