TED Climate
How to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard
May 8, 2024
Environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard discusses the disproportionate impact of pollution on marginalized communities and advocates for building an equitable future. She highlights the concept of 'green zones' to address historical pollution and harmful policies, emphasizing the need to turn 'sacrifice zones' into areas that prioritize community health and well-being.
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- Disproportionate harm to marginalized communities due to environmental hazards demands equity in policy-making and resource allocation.
- Transforming sacrifice zones into green zones through inclusive policy-making can address the legacy of environmental injustice and pollution.
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Environmental Inequalities and Social Change
Communities affected by environmental issues, primarily black, brown, and indigenous peoples, face disproportionate harm due to generations of racism. Peggy Shepherd, an environmental justice leader, emphasizes the need to address the environmental inequalities caused by discriminatory practices. She suggests transforming environmental hazard zones into green zones to promote environmental justice and inclusivity.
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