Consider This from NPR Understanding The Link Between Racial Justice And The Fight Against Climate Change
Apr 30, 2022
The podcast explores the deep connection between racial justice and climate change, highlighting the significant impact of environmental issues on communities of color. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson emphasizes the need for inclusivity in climate activism, urging that marginalized voices be heard. It also discusses disparities in funding for environmental justice organizations led by BIPOC individuals. The Donors of Color Network aims to reform philanthropy to better support these initiatives, demonstrating the critical intersection of social and environmental justice.
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Quinault Nation Relocation
- Fawn Sharp's tribe, the Quinault Nation, faces relocation due to rising sea levels.
- Their jail, community center, and only store are threatened during high tides.
Disproportionate Climate Impacts
- Indigenous people are 48% more likely to experience land loss from rising sea levels than non-Indigenous people.
- Black Americans are 40% more likely to live in areas with extreme temperature-related mortality risks.
Environmentalist Stereotypes
- There's a misconception that environmentalists are white, affluent individuals.
- This stereotype overlooks the reality of diverse people involved in environmentalism.