Environmental Justice, Explained
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Provided by: Grist|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- 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.
Subjects: Geography
Authors: Grist
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- 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.
- Students can explore the EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool to better understand environmental justice. Students in the United States can explore their home cities or states.
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