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Young, Gifted & Green Celebrates Unanimous Passage of Shelby County Voter Education Resolution

Young, Gifted & Green Celebrates Unanimous Passage of Shelby County Voter Education Resolution

by younggiftedgreen | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized

Memphis, TN–Young, Gifted & Green (YGG) is proud to celebrate a significant win for voters in Memphis and Shelby County just day before the nation’s 250th anniversary. On June 29, 2026, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to pass...
Flint Ain’t Fixed, So Michigan Should NOT Increase Water Rates

Flint Ain’t Fixed, So Michigan Should NOT Increase Water Rates

by younggiftedgreen | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized

Flint, Michigan–Today the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) hosted a hearing allowing for public comment on the proposed water rate hike. Communities from across the State of Michigan, particularly the most representation from Detroit and Flint, all expressed...
EPA confirms that large methane gas turbines require permits

EPA confirms that large methane gas turbines require permits

by younggiftedgreen | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced that methane gas turbines, even temporary ones that will operate for less than a year, require construction permits and air permits.  The announcement came as the agency revised...
Memphis Shelby County Schools Sees Improvement in Lead Testing, but Community Needs More Public Transparency

Memphis Shelby County Schools Sees Improvement in Lead Testing, but Community Needs More Public Transparency

by younggiftedgreen | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized, YGG Spotlights, Young, Gifted & Green Blog Series

Memphis, TN – In a proactive move to prioritize the health and safety of students, Memphis-Shelby County Schools undertook comprehensive lead testing of all water sources during the fall break of 2023. The district’s commitment to transparency is...
Black Millennials 4 Flint’s Official Response to MLGW’s Preliminary Lead Service Line Replacement Plan

Black Millennials 4 Flint’s Official Response to MLGW’s Preliminary Lead Service Line Replacement Plan

by younggiftedgreen | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized, YGG Spotlights, Young, Gifted & Green Blog Series

December 5, 2023Memphis, TN– Today, Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW) presented their preliminary Lead Service Line Replacement Plan at the Memphis City Council Committee Meeting as requested by known Environmental Justice Champion Councilwoman Michalyn...
Black Millennials 4 Flint Issues Official Statement on EPA’s Final Methane Rule

Black Millennials 4 Flint Issues Official Statement on EPA’s Final Methane Rule

by younggiftedgreen | Dec 2, 2023 | Uncategorized, YGG Spotlights, Young, Gifted & Green Blog Series

EPA estimates that from 2024 to 2038 the standards will reduce methane from covered sources by 80%. December 2, 2023  Washington, DC– Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Final Methane Rule which aims to cut methane pollution and...
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