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Rising Tides
"Rising Tides" delves into the intersection of environmental issues and social justice. In this podcast, I speak with activists, scientists, policymakers, and community leaders at the forefront of the movement for a fair and sustainable world. From the impacts of climate change on marginalized communities to innovative solutions and policy changes, this podcast sheds light on the struggles and triumphs in the quest for environmental justice.
Rising Tides
Episode 14: Community-Led Science for Health and Justice with Dr. Sacoby Wilson
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sacoby Wilson, a nationally recognized environmental health scientist and scholar whose work centers on environmental justice, health equity, and community-engaged science.
We explore the many ways in which environmental injustice affects people’s health and discuss the reality of sacrifice zones, where residents face disproportionate environmental burdens and limited political power, leaving them to shoulder higher health risks. He shares the vision behind the Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health program (CEEJH INC), a community-driven initiative grounded in INpowerment and liberation science. The program equips communities with the tools and data they need to understand environmental and health challenges in their neighborhoods and take meaningful action. By putting power in the hands of residents rather than institutions, CEEJH INC enables communities to lead their own solutions.
Dr. Wilson serves as a Professor in the Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health and in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland. He also directs The Health, Environmental, and Economic Justice Lab, which provides technical assistance to communities confronting environmental injustice and related health disparities. His contributions have earned numerous honors, including the recent Heinz Award for his leadership at the intersection of research, public health, and grassroots organizing.
Learn more about Dr. Wilson here.