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The Connection Between Chemistry and Social Justice

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Green ChemistryGreen Chemistry
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Join Sederra Ross of the ACS Office of Sustainability as she delves into chemical innovations and green chemistry principles that address environmental inequalities ensuring healthier lives and sustainable futures for all.

Is chemistry connected to social justice? Absolutely! From mitigating pollution and reducing chemical exposures to creating safer, more sustainable materials, chemistry has the power to reshape how we address environmental challenges.

Join Sederra Ross of the ACS Office of Sustainability as she delves into chemical innovations and green chemistry principles that address environmental inequalities which disproportionately impact marginalized communities, ensuring healthier lives and sustainable futures for all. In addition, she will explore the connections between chemistry and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on how green chemistry supports responsible consumption, cleaner water and air, and overall well-being. Register now to discover how innovations in chemistry play a critical role in tackling environmental inequalities, protecting vulnerable communities, and promoting a more sustainable, equitable future.

This ACS Webinar is moderated by Britt Erickson of Chemical & Engineering News and co-produced with the ACS Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect and the ACS Office of Sustainability