TED Talks Daily How to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard
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Aug 18, 2022 
Peggy Shepard, an influential environmental justice leader, discusses the urgent need for equity in the fight against climate change. She highlights how pollution disproportionately impacts Black, brown, and Indigenous communities, turning 'sacrifice zones' into 'green zones.' Peggy emphasizes the importance of community engagement and grassroots organizing to combat historical injustices and reshape environmental policies. Her call to action challenges us to rethink who bears the burden of pollution and advocates for a cleaner, fairer future for all.
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Race as a Decisive Factor
- Communities of Black, brown, and Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by pollution.
- Race is the most significant factor in determining environmental hazard exposure.
Cancer Alley
- Cancer Alley, a 75-mile stretch in Louisiana, houses numerous petrochemical plants on former plantations.
- This has led to high cancer rates in surrounding communities, highlighting environmental injustice.
Roots of Environmental Injustice
- Environmental racism stems from housing segregation, discriminatory zoning, and unequal policy enforcement.
- Past policies like redlining continue to fuel present-day environmental disparities.