• This video 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.
  

Positives

• This is a clear and concise summary of environmental justice.
• Excellent graphics make this video easy to understand.

Additional Prerequisites

• Prior knowledge of redlining may be helpful before viewing this video.
• Prior knowledge of climate migration may be helpful. This video helps to explain population shifts in the United States.

Differentiation

• 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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