The Latest by Lisa Garcia

Former VP of Litigation for Healthy Communities

Lisa worked at Earthjustice from 2014–2019, guiding the organization’s groundbreaking litigation to protect communities and families from the wide range of pollution issues that confront them on a daily basis.

A young boy plays on a scooter in a community park.

October 10, 2014

Healthy Communities: EPA’s “Unfinished Business”

By Lisa Garcia / Washington, D.C. Office

At Earthjustice, where I lead the organization’s Healthy Communities portfolio, I strive to look at communities holistically, thinking about identifying the different pathways to improving quality of life.

August 21, 2014

Communities Near Oil Refineries Must Demand Cleaner Air

By Lisa Garcia / Washington, D.C. Office

Each year, the nation’s nearly 150 oil refineries operating in 32 states emit thousands of tons of hazardous air pollutants, including substances that cause cancer.