Environmental Health Coalition

EHC is dedicated to creating thriving, vibrant and healthy communities by empowering people, organizing communities and achieving justice.

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Low-Income Pay Higher % of Monthly Income on Water, Food and Electricity

• Air Conditioning a Critical Coping Tool for Heat Waves – but Not Everyone Has Access

• Transportation Also Critical – But African Americans, Latinos and Asians Less Likely to Have Access to Car

• Low-income communities spend more % of income on water, food, electricity

• Not all have access to health care

• Lack of tree cover in urban areas create heat islands

• Fewer jobs in agriculture and tourism

Green Energy/Green Jobs Campaign Goals

Secure New, Clean Generation of Energy and Reduce Demand Through Energy Efficiency in San Diego, Particularly in Low-Income, Communities of Color.

Remove Dirty Power sources.

Foster Green Economy by Maximizing the Generation of Family-Supporting, Career-Track Green-Collar Jobs.

Empower Community Members through education and leadership development.