“The new green economy can be as exclusive and as unjust as the old one,” said the Rev. Rodrick Burton. He and others want local residents to decide how the region responds to climate change.

The $500,000 means the Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund has met its initial fundraising goal. Eligible homeowners can get up to $3,500 to stop their houses from being sold at a tax auction.

St. Louis Public Radio is taking the next year to unpack how wealth inequality impacts our region in a series of stories. Here’s your guide to understanding the basics.