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This video from Grist explains the concept of environmental justice using an example of a made-up city full of people of different races, ethnicities, income levels, and languages to illustrate real-life inequities.
It also connects climate justice with social justice with an example of small island nations that suffer extreme effects of climate change even though they have not contributed much to the problem historically.
This is a clear and concise summary of environmental justice.
Excellent graphics make this video easy to understand.
Prerequisites
Before viewing, teachers may need to define the term redlining and provide students with background information on climate migration.
Differentiation & Implementation
This video can be used at the beginning of any lesson concerning environmental justice.
The video mentions historic responsibility for global emissions. This video is an excellent explainer showing who is most responsible for climate change.
