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Toxic Truths: History that Shaped Environmental Law

In partnership with the WP Sustainability Committee

2025-08-06 18:30:00 2025-08-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Toxic Truths: History that Shaped Environmental Law Learn how past environmental disasters shaped today's laws and why these protections matter now more than ever with legal expert Todd Ommen. White Plains Public Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, August 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn how past environmental disasters shaped today's laws and why these protections matter now more than ever with legal expert Todd Ommen.

Join us for an eye-opening presentation by Todd Ommen, Executive Director of John Jay Legal Services and Managing Attorney for the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, exploring the history and impact of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Learn how past environmental disasters shaped today’s laws—and why these protections matter now more than ever. Presented in partnership with the White Plains Sustainability Committee.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Educational Presentations |

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