The Trump EPA is on the verge of overturning the 2009 endangerment finding, which would have devastating consequences for Black communities already disproportionately exposed to air pollution and climate change.
Tag: Climate change
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Scorching Heat Sparks Bipartisan Climate Alarm
As record-breaking heat waves sweep across the country this summer, a new national poll reveals an overwhelming majority of Americans are linking the punishing temperatures to climate change — and […]
Posted inClimate Justice
Climate Justice, the Houston Way
Harris County, Texas has adopted a climate justice plan that aims to create a safe, equitable future for all residents, including proposals for direct cash support for those who need help meeting basic needs, and addresses issues such as floodplain management, air quality, housing affordability, food access, and access to parks and open spaces.
Posted inSpiritual
Pope Francis Dies at 88: First Latin American Pontiff Advocated for the Marginalized, Clashed with Conservative Catholics
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and a focus on social justice.
Posted inMental Health
Study Links Rising Temperatures to Mental Health Decline
World Bank senior health specialist Dr. Wameq Raza and Georgetown University assistant professor Dr. Shabab Wahid have been researching the linkages between climate change and mental health in underprivileged and vulnerable communities, finding that extreme heat exposure is associated with a 68% direct effect on the risk of suicide.
Posted inEducation
Climate Change Must Be Taught in Our Schools
Climate change education in schools is lacking, and teachers need resources and training to educate students about the effects of climate change on urban areas and health disparities.
Posted inClimate Justice
The Racial Realities of Hurricane Displacement
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black Even with the ever-lengthening wildfire season in the West, hurricanes are the leading cause of displacement due to natural disasters in the United […]
Posted inClimate Justice
The Toll a ‘1,000-Year Storm’ Takes on a Black Family
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black No one was expecting that much rain. When more than three inches fell on San Diego in just six hours, it […]
Posted inFinance
The State of Black Homeownership Is Difficult but Promising
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black “Challenging.” That is how Courtney Johnson Rose describes the state of housing in Black America for 2023. Rose is the President […]
Posted inClimate Justice
The Kids Suing the EPA Over Climate Change Are Black and Brown Too
Genesis B. doesn’t have air conditioning. That used to be the norm in Long Beach, California, where the 17-year-old was born and raised. A beach city in southern Los Angeles […]