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Wilmington Community Clinic: Improving Access to Asthma and Respiratory Health Care in Near-Port Communities

As we know, air pollution can lead to severe health problems. California encounters about half the amount of polluted air throughout the United States. With San Pedro and Wilmington residents encountering high pollution, it is important to keep the community informed and to take action […]


Los Angeles Walks, making a difference in the Wilmington and San Pedro Area

Los Angeles Walks is a pedestrian advocacy non-profit that partnered with Wilmingtonand San Pedro families to organize the State of the Streets press conference for the WilmingtonCalles Seguras, Familias Sanas (Wilmington Safe Streets, Healthy Families) project. During this press conference, the recent graduates of the […]


Noise: More Than Just a Nuisance

Noise is all around you. Whether we like it or not, it occurs at all hours, day and night. All residents are exposed to some level of noise, but we never consider it to be an environmental impact that can even affect one’s health. Environmental noise pollution does just that, […]


Think Earth Helps Students Learn About Their Environments

This feature is part of an HCBF series highlighting the important work our partners do with the grants they receive. Environmental education is important. Kay Ice would know. As a curriculum developer who helped found Think Earth, Ice has spent much of her life ensuring […]


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2021

Noise: More Than Just a Nuisance

Noise is all around you. Whether we like it or not, it occurs at all hours, day and night. All residents are exposed to some level of noise, but we never consider it to be an environmental impact that can even affect one’s health. Environmental noise pollution does just that, and is of greatest concern for those living near busy roadways, […]

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