OUR PURPOSE 1) promote environmental justice based in intersectionalism, i.e. the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies, 2) to encourage the development, application and use of ecological research to address environmental issues, particularly those that disproportionately impact research to address environmental issues, particularly those that disproportionately impact underrepresented or low income groups, 3) to stimulate education and outreach efforts that will provide better use and understanding of ecological concepts and research by non-scientists 4) to increase participation by individuals from underrepresented groups in the Climate Revolution and 5) to take leadership in advancing environmental justice concerns 6) to engage young New Jerseyians left out in the causes of environmentalism 7) to increase awareness of issuing journalistic standards and drawing attention to environmental justice 8) to rebuild ecologically minded community