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Climate justice
Helping Native communities attain 'energy sovereignty' with solar
Nonprofit Grid Alternatives develops solar projects on reservations and provides job-training opportunities.
By Natasha Ferguson .
Natasha Ferguson is a resident of Riverside, California and a writer, publicist and marketing professional. She was appointed in 2016 by the City of Riverside to serve as a city commissioner, currently representing Ward 6 on the Cultural Heritage Board. She also serves as a commissioner for the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County, representing the Region 1/Low-income sector. She served as the communications officer for Grid Alternatives Inland Empire for four and a half years, leading the marketing and communications department for Grid Alternatives’ mission of making renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities.
Climate justice
By Natasha Ferguson .
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