Author: Rebecca Bratspies
Rebecca Bratspies is a professor at CUNY School of Law and the director of the Center for Urban Environmental Reform. Her most recent book is Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names. A scholar of environmental justice, and human rights, Rebecca has written scores of law review articles. Her co-authored textbook Environmental Justice: Law Policy and Regulation is used in schools across the country. Bratspies is perhaps best known for her environmentally-themed comic books Mayah’s Lot, Bina’s Plant, and Troop’s Run, made in collaboration with artist Charlie LaGreca-Velasco. These widely adopted comic books bring environmental literacy to a new generation of environmental leaders.