Lansing nonprofit participating in state program to address environmental justice, water safety

25 Michigan organizations are receiving support to address climate change for marginalized residents. 

The state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy created the Justice40 Accelerator to help what’s known as frontline communities. Those are groups of people experiencing the worst and most immediate effects of climate change. 

Angela Waters Austin is the founder of One Love Global, Inc. The nonprofit works to empower Black residents in Lansing and was selected to participate in the accelerator program. 

Waters Austin says the Flint water crisis was a major turning point for her organization to focus on environmental justice. She says clean water accessibility and affordability continue to be issues.  

"In some communities, the cost of water has increased, while the water quality and safety has not ."

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