I don't get why the world works so hard on destroying the people that could be working together to help heal the world they destroyed like the wars destroy a lot of greenery and kill A LOT of people but those same people could work together and heal the world so that it would be so healthy that there would be no need to fight for land.

Mr.Ryan was trying to defend his property but Sasol wasn't putting up with it and bought him out.

Also he was trying his hardest but his health was getting the best of him and he couldn't even use his payment money to get his son away from that town he used it on medical bills.

My class recently watched a video on Mossville and the highest earth polluting company known to man! Sasol is stopping many lives from being happy, and living the American dream, and ending many lives too! Mossville is a old community which thrived before sasol gave them the bum's rush, something has to be done, even if it means bringing them down. >:(

I noticed the more c02 you use the more the footprint goes up

our planet is changing fast because of pollution and waste. if we all reduce trash and save energy. we can protect Earth for the future. small actions from everyone can make a big difference.

I 100 percent agree with what your saying because its true that our planet is changing fast due to all the pollution and waste. I think that if we all took climate change seriously we could make a big difference because we did start climate change so we can also finish the ongoing increase in carbon dioxide. If we don't stop climate change we could be majorly affected as humans in the future and also affect other populations (Animals). All of our small actions can make a difference but only if we all corporate.

Environmental justice means making sure that all people, and organisms, have equal access to a clean and healthy environment. Globally, low-income communities and communities of POC often are faced with higher exposure to pollution, limited access to clean water, and overall more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Environmental justice is about understanding the inequalities and impacts and working towards solutions and policies that protect both the planet and the people most affected by environmental harm. One thing I noticed from calculating my family's carbon footprint was that a lot of the emissions came from transportation and home. Although not much can be done about traveling via planes, I think installing solar panels and using public transportation or an electric vehicle can lessen CO2 emissions, ultimately leading to less pollution and a cleaner environment.

Very well said, and I completely agree with your definition of environmental justice. Developing countries are disproportionately impacted by climate change, facing greater impacts from extreme weather and health risks compared to already industrialized countries: the result of inequities deep rooted in systematic racism; POC communities have limited access to resources like you said, which is a right everyone has. However, these countries are the ones trying their utmosts to mitigate their carbon emissions. These nations with minimal contribution to the problem, are prioritizing efforts to develop climate-resilient infrastructure and try turning to renewable energy. However, what can be done, and how can they turn their country to cleaner energy while they are simultaneously trying to lift their people out of poverty?

Why is plastic bad for the environment

I think we should start taking care of our planet by not throwing our trash on the floor and start recycling for a healthier environment.

I completely agree with this idea. People need to be more educated on the dangers of trash and pollution because, the CO2 emissions rates increase because of this simple cause. If people were to be more mindful on what they leave out into the environment, we as a community would be much closer to our goal of a healthier environment. I also think this concept directly aligns with the effects of food waste on pollution. It is dangerous how food decomposes down and releases methane. These two ideas share a common theme that people need to be careful of what they are leaving behind.

I agree with you. you are right we have to start cleaning the trash from the floor.we should clean the dirty places and make earth clean.for ourselves

We can promote environmental awareness by creating vehicles that are powered by electricity rather than gas. Similar to the electric car, we should copy this plan for 2035 for all forms of transportation to eventually move towards being powered by an alternative energy source. This could heavily decrease global warming's impact, as some CO2 is released into our atmosphere as a byproduct of gas-powered machinery. In addition the electric forms of transportation I speak of can also stop air pollution from causes health effects later in one's life.

I think this could be a great solution. Fossil Fuels are one of the main contributors to global warming, and gas-powered cars are some of the main fossil fuel consumers. Every time we drive, we burn gasoline and release carbon dioxide into the air, which traps heat and makes climate change worse. Switching to cleaner options—like electric cars, buses, trains, biking, or even walking—would cut down the amount of emissions we produce every day. If more people chose these alternatives, we could lower pollution, improve air quality, and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels altogether.

Who gets to live in a safe, healthy neighborhood and who doesn't? Environmental justice research shows that low-income and minority communities often have less access to clean water, clean air, nutritious food, safe housing, and green spaces because of past discriminatory policies like redlining and underinvestment. According to the USDA Forest Service, formerly redlined areas now have much lower tree canopy cover (around 21%) compared to green-rated areas (around 40%), which means redlined communities miss out on tree-related environmental benefits like reduced heat and air pollution. Another news report by the American Heart Association links redlining to limited access to healthy food, which in turn correlates with higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity in those neighborhoods. Environmental justice focuses on making sure all communities have equal access to environmental resources, but the research shows long-term inequalities. This means these communities receive fewer environmental benefits and more environmental burdens, proving that access to basic environmental resources is still unequal—a core issue in environmental justice.

In September of this year, President Xi Jinping of China announced to the U.N. climate conference that China had set goals of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 7%-10% by 2035. As a part of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate, countries are required to redefine their climate goals or “Nationally Determined Contributions” every five years, and while China and other European Union countries have renewed their pledges to the Paris Agreement by declaring their updated climate change goals, President Trump subsequently ordered a withdrawal from the treaty by the U.S. Congress. While climate change experts are critical of Xi Jinping's 7% to 10% figure and exclaim that China would need to cut their emissions by around 30% to meet the Paris goals for climate change, China had not previously renewed their carbon dioxide emissions pledge and in addition to the carbon dioxide emission pledges, Xi Jinping also set China’s 2035 climate change targets to include raising the non-fossil fuel energy production from 20% to 30% and expanding its emissions target to include all greenhouse gases, noting that “green and low-carbon transformations is the trend of our times”(Reuters). In response to China and the European Union’s action renewals, President Trump referred to climate change as a “con job” in his U.N. General Assembly Speech and lambasted climate change scientists as stupid. President Xi Jinping had called for a stronger climate initiative by developed countries, and while not naming the U.S., he made references to President Trump’s stance. Do you think that the U.S. will leave the Paris Agreement and how do you think that the U.S.-China climate change disagreement will be resolved?

The U.S.'s commitment to the Paris Agreement is currently uncertain, with past withdrawal under President Trump but recent re-engagement under President Biden. China, while setting emissions reduction goals, faces criticism for not meeting the necessary targets. U.S.-China climate disagreements are complicated by broader geopolitical tensions, with differing views on responsibility and action. Potential resolutions include diplomatic engagement, shared goals like clean energy, and international pressure.

If you really want to tackle climate change, we have to face up to global inequity. These vulnerable countries get hit the hardest, even though they’ve contributed the least. For example, between 1990 and 2015, the richest 1% emitted twice as much carbon as the poorest 50%(Oxfam). Wealthy nations haven’t just polluted more, they’ve also fallen short on their promises, like the $100 billion climate finance goal, which hinders developing nations' capacity for adaptation. There are also huge gaps in how much people consume around the world. If we want real progress, we need to share the responsibility equally to achieve global cooperation and sustainability.