Pitzer News

Professor Susan Phillips addresses the issues of the Inland Empire’s boom in warehouse jobs with CalMatters

Cal Matters quotes Redford Conservancy director on warehouses

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• Faculty

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

Professor Susan Phillips talks to Marketplace about air pollution from warehouse expansion

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• Faculty

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

Professor Susan Phillips quoted in the Wall Street Journal about rapid warehouse growth

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

Los Angeles Daily News quotes Professor Susan Phillips about the struggle for environmental justice and against corporate greenwashing

Susan Phillips quoted on story involving residents near lead-smelting plant in City of Industry

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• Faculty

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

On DW, Professor Susan Phillips discusses how pollution from the IE warehouse boom has created a “sacrifice zone” in communities of color

Professor Susan Phillips on public health and environmental crises due to warehouse boom.

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• Faculty

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

College News

‘A Region in Crisis’: Redford Conservancy and Other Groups Spotlighted by Media as They Seek Governor’s Help

Pitzer's Robert Redford Conservancy and coalition recently sent a report and letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking for a halt on the construction of new warehouses until the health and environmental impact can be better understood.

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

CalMatters quotes Professor Susan Phillips about the detrimental effects of the Inland Empire’s warehouse boom

California’s Inland Empire has become home to a cascade of warehouses.

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• Faculty

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

Pitzer Students Preserve a Rare Ecosystem on Campus

Two students collaborate with the California Botanic Garden and Pitzer’s Robert Redford Conservancy to preserve the Outback’s rare ecological habitat

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

The Guardian cites Pitzer research and commentary from Professor Susan Phillips about the warehouse takeover in Southern California

Professor Susan Phillips cited in "The Guardian"

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• Faculty

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• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability

Pitzer & Adelanto Community Members Organize ­to Bring Water Justice to the City

Adelanto, CA residents wanted to know more about the origins and safety of their water, so a coalition of Pitzer College and community organizations has joined forces with residents to answer these questions.

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• Students
• Faculty

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• Community Engagement Center (CEC)
• Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
• Critical Action + Social Advocacy (CASA)