An Environmental Agenda from Asian Americans in Pennsylvania
We have spent time in our communities, listening to you about what you want to see in your communities and neighborhoods. Now it’s time to share what we’ve learned and for all of us work towards this shared vision for our future.
Our communities were excited to talk about ideas and solutions. More than once, respondents expressed their gratitude that they were being asked about the topics covered in the survey. We know that our communities care about the environment. We know our communities want action on climate and environmental justice.
This report will guide our work building power in communities to fight for the clean and healthy environments we want and deserve. We’ll advocate for the policy recommendations listed in this report and build the community resilience that has held our communities together. We know that our communities feel a deep connection to nature and a desire for environmental and climate justice for our own well-being and to put into practice the world we want to see.
Key Takeaways
More Green Spaces
When asked what they wanted more of in their neighborhoods, our communities top three responses were: more trees, community gardens, and public parks and playgrounds.
Accountability
Our communities strongly support stronger penalties for
companies that pollute and harm communities, want to see strong laws to protect the environment and limit pollution, and want state and local governments to make home efficiency upgrades that protect the environment and help people save money
on their bills easier to afford
Community
We have strong communities. When asked, community is what people like most about where they live.
People told us stories about the small acts of care they took for their neighbors: putting out trash cans for the public to use, gifting seeds, and organizing neighborhood cleanups