Know Better Do Better 74. Environmental Racism 101: Environmental Justice is Racial Justice
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Jul 27, 2023 Dr. Robert Bullard discusses environmental racism and its impact on marginalized communities. The podcast emphasizes the urgency of addressing environmental disparities and connecting environmentalism to racial justice. It also highlights the importance of avoiding climate do-mism and taking meaningful action to combat environmental issues.
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Marie's Environmental Journey
- Marie Beacham's interest in environmentalism stemmed from realizing it's about protecting people, especially people of color, not just the planet.
- This realization motivated her to reduce her environmental impact and advocate for others to do the same.
Environmental Racism Definition
- Environmental racism describes how policies and industry practices disproportionately burden people of color with pollution and climate crisis effects.
- Dr. Robert Bullard, the "father of environmental justice", has shown that this impact isn't accidental but results from targeted policies.
Climate Injustice
- Those who contribute least to the climate crisis are most affected, while those who contribute most are least affected.
- Ignoring the climate crisis isn't just inconsiderate to nature but a luxury others, particularly communities of color, cannot afford.