This guide offers supplemental reading for the Rider BEST program. If you have any questions regarding Rider University Libraries' resources, please contact reference@rider.edu.
Calendar:
Sept 23- Week 1: Intro & Orientation
Sept 30- Week 2: Unpacking Environmental Racism
Oct. 7- Week 3: Pollution (air & ground) and Public Health Impacts
Oct 14 Week 4: Food Insecurity, Food Deserts and access to healthy options
Oct 21 Week 5: Water sources, challenges and infrastructure (impacts of lead for vulnerable communities)
Oct 28 Week 6: Environmental restoration of urban neighborhoods (*Alex Rivera)
Nov 4 Week 7: Urban gardens and composting
Nov 11 Week 8: Sustainable Jersey for Schools & The Youth Climate Movement
Nov. 18 Week 9: Human Impacts and Climate Change
Dec 2 Week 10: Final Reflection
