Omaha nonprofit working to environmental justice [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Inside Benson Theater, the applause wasn’t for people’s work on stage, but rather for what they do when the curtain closes.

One Omaha, a nonprofit, hosted four environmental activists to share their work in the community. It was the third and final session of its “From the Ground Up” speaker series.

This is the second time the nonprofit put it on. Through a survey, they asked people what they want to learn about. Last year, it was housing development.

This year, it’s environmental justice, defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as fair and meaningful involvement of all people in decision-making as it relates to having a healthy environment to live, learn, and work.

The activists shared what they do to protect people in Omaha from negative environmental impact and how others can get involved. Cheryl Weston is a North Omaha community advocate.

“It’s when we come together we have power,” said Weston. “There is funding out there in order to assist …