Webinar: Environmental Justice and Mental Health – Jun 11
Posted by Pulitzer Center on May 26, 2026
The communities of Niagara Falls, New York, face environmental burdens that extend beyond physical health and profoundly shape mental health, identity, and daily life for young people in the region. In response, many community members have taken active roles in environmental justice efforts to address ongoing issues and advocate for change.
Join the Pulitzer Center for a virtual webinar exploring the connection between pollution, environmental justice, and mental health. The conversation will feature Brian Archie, Bridge Rauch, Christen E. Civiletto, and Pulitzer Center grantee Jennifer Wybieracki. Together, the panelists will reflect on Wybieracki’s report, How Two Teens in Niagara Falls Are Confronting Pollution and a Mental Health Crisis, and discuss how environmental harm impacts communities emotionally and psychologically, while highlighting the role of storytelling, advocacy, and community action in addressing these challenges.
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30-7:30 PM, the panelists will bring a perspective of journalism, environmental law, advocacy, and lived experience to highlight how pollution affects mental health in youth and historically impacted communities. Attendees will gain insight into the implications of environmental crises on communities and learn how storytelling can support advocacy, engagement, and change.
The conversation will be moderated by Pulitzer Center staff, followed by an audience Q&A. Registration is required.
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