Can we solve the climate crisis without confronting global inequities?
A recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA found that white residents in the USA produce more climate pollution than black or hispanic residents, but black and hispanic people are exposed to more air pollution.
And that is just the USA! Think about the global inequities in the "haves" and the "have nots".
And how are we going to lift people out of poverty without making the climate crisis even worse?
If you are a resident in a wealthy country, is it your responsibility to address both problems at once? And what would that look like in terms of national and international policy?
Environmental Justice >
Doing your part
As climate change worsens and negatively impacts the environment we shouldn't just sit and watch as the beautiful earth heats up. Not only is the climate changing drastically but the melting of polar ice shields contributing to sea level rise is another big issue. As well as sea level rise there may be a patter or increase in drastic weather patterns and natural disasters. Although people individual can't solve everything at once there are things you can do yourself to make a difference. Here are some things you can do to help with environmental justice. Urge the government to make smart moves in terms of climate change and take action, eat for a climate stable planet like cutting out red meat, green your commute such as switching to electric vehicles or taking public transportation with others, Invest in renewables and divest from fossil fuels, and use energy wisely/save money too. Even just educating yourself and doing some research may help to stimulate some realizations. one website with some good suggestions is https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 … ate-crisis. There are so many more things that we individually are capable and can contribute to environmental justice.