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NIEHS convened a roundtable with the HHS Assistant Secretary for Health to advance environmental justice (EJ) through worker training initiatives, specifically the Environmental Worker Training Program (EWTP). The event gathered stakeholders from community organizations, academia, and government to discuss strategies for building a skilled workforce that addresses pollution and climate resilience. The meeting highlighted the critical role of frontline workers in EJ communities and outlined plans to expand training capacity for hazardous materials response and remediation. All participants emphasized a unified commitment to strengthening these programs to protect public health and the environment.
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