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The article focuses on how Renewable Rikers, a renewable energy project that aims to replace a prison on Rikers Island in New York, can be seen as an example of a just transition towards a more sustainable future. It discusses the concept of a just transition, which is a commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and equitable process for workers and communities. It also mentions the need to address the racial imbalances in the criminal justice system and how Renewable Rikers is a model that promotes environmental health and prosperity for all New Yorkers. |
