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Environmental justice, explained
We already know that pollution and climate change negatively affect people’s health and quality of life. But we’re not always clear about which people are most exposed and impacted.
The harm that comes with rising seas and contaminated water systems isn’t evenly distributed. To the contrary: Those who are already disadvantaged by race, wealth, and income are usually the most affected by environmental disasters. Without recognizing that inequality, we’re not always solving the problems with our water, air, and soil in ways that serve the people who need it most — which is why environmental justice is a critical part of planning a green future that’s good for everyone.
If you’ve never heard the term “environmental justice” before, or if you just want to know more about it, watch our video ...
published: 26 Jan 2016
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A Brief History of Environmental Justice
Landfills, chemical waste facilities and power plants are more often built in poor and minority communities, which don't have the power or money to advocate for themselves.
For decades, these communities have called for environmental justice: the idea that people shouldn't be forced to deal with more pollution because they belong to a certain race, national origin or income bracket.
It's a simple notion, but America has struggled for decades to implement any policies that actually protect poor and minority communities from environmental toxins. Now, President Trump's budget seeks to end the Office of Environmental Justice and cut overall funding to the EPA by 31%. What will happen to the marginalized communities that most need a government advocate?
Images:
CNN, Fox News, MTV, AP, The...
published: 04 Aug 2017
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What Is Environmental Justice?
Children who live near freeways, ports, and railyards are five times more likely to have lung damage than kids who don’t. This eye-opening statistic shows how environmental justice issues impact countless vulnerable communities, as polluters are far more likely to target these areas—and their residents pay the highest price. Learn more: http://on.nrdc.org/2nVMgLO
published: 13 Dec 2017
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Environmental justice | Social Inequality | MCAT | Khan Academy
Visit us (http://www.khanacademy.org/science/healthcare-and-medicine) for health and medicine content or (http://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat) for MCAT related content. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Khan Academy video. Created by Arshya Vahabzadeh.
Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/social-inequality/social-class/v/residential-segregation?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc...
published: 27 Mar 2015
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Why COVID-19 is an Environmental Justice Issue Too | Op-Ed | NowThis
The people who are most likely to get seriously sick from COVID-19 are those who have long suffered from the impacts of pollution and climate injustice in America — here’s why.
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In US news and current events today, people who are most likely to fall ill from COVID-19 are among those who have long suffered the impacts of pollution. Mustafa Santiago Ali, the VP of Environmental Justice National Wildlife Federation explains how the coronavirus is presenting higher risk for communities who also struggle with climate injustices.
Emergency warning signs for the respiratory illness COVID-19 include dif...
published: 12 Apr 2020
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"Pollution is Segregated" Says the Father of Environmental Justice | Amanpour and Company
The United States of America is segregated, and so is pollution. These words come from the so-called "father of environmental justice," Robert Bullard. As a sociologist in the 1970s, he shone a light on the fact that minority communities in Houston suffered most from pollution. Since then, he's written more than a dozen books on sustainable development, environmental racism, and climate justice. As part of "Chasing the Dream" -- our ongoing initiative about poverty, jobs, and economic opportunity in America -- Bullard spoke with Walter Isaacson in Texas.
Originally aired on March 3, 2020.
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published: 03 Mar 2020
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Climate justice can't happen without racial justice | David Lammy
Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com.
Why has there been so little mention of saving Black lives from the climate emergency? For too long, racial justice efforts have been distinguished from climate justice work, says David Lammy, Member of Parliament for Tottenham, England. In a stirring talk about building a new movement to care for the planet, Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.
This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to buil...
published: 13 Oct 2020
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TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch - Van Jones - Environmental Justice
Van Jones speaks about plastic pollution and how it affects the poor people.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local,
self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like
experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine
to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local,
self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently
organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for
the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
(Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
published: 17 Dec 2010
3:34
Environmental justice, explained
We already know that pollution and climate change negatively affect people’s health and quality of life. But we’re not always clear about which people are most ...
We already know that pollution and climate change negatively affect people’s health and quality of life. But we’re not always clear about which people are most exposed and impacted.
The harm that comes with rising seas and contaminated water systems isn’t evenly distributed. To the contrary: Those who are already disadvantaged by race, wealth, and income are usually the most affected by environmental disasters. Without recognizing that inequality, we’re not always solving the problems with our water, air, and soil in ways that serve the people who need it most — which is why environmental justice is a critical part of planning a green future that’s good for everyone.
If you’ve never heard the term “environmental justice” before, or if you just want to know more about it, watch our video above.
https://wn.com/Environmental_Justice,_Explained
We already know that pollution and climate change negatively affect people’s health and quality of life. But we’re not always clear about which people are most exposed and impacted.
The harm that comes with rising seas and contaminated water systems isn’t evenly distributed. To the contrary: Those who are already disadvantaged by race, wealth, and income are usually the most affected by environmental disasters. Without recognizing that inequality, we’re not always solving the problems with our water, air, and soil in ways that serve the people who need it most — which is why environmental justice is a critical part of planning a green future that’s good for everyone.
If you’ve never heard the term “environmental justice” before, or if you just want to know more about it, watch our video above.
- published: 26 Jan 2016
- views: 333721
3:36
A Brief History of Environmental Justice
Landfills, chemical waste facilities and power plants are more often built in poor and minority communities, which don't have the power or money to advocate for...
Landfills, chemical waste facilities and power plants are more often built in poor and minority communities, which don't have the power or money to advocate for themselves.
For decades, these communities have called for environmental justice: the idea that people shouldn't be forced to deal with more pollution because they belong to a certain race, national origin or income bracket.
It's a simple notion, but America has struggled for decades to implement any policies that actually protect poor and minority communities from environmental toxins. Now, President Trump's budget seeks to end the Office of Environmental Justice and cut overall funding to the EPA by 31%. What will happen to the marginalized communities that most need a government advocate?
Images:
CNN, Fox News, MTV, AP, The EcoLogic Channel, José da Vede, Chicago Sun Times, St. Louis Public Radio, Leroy Woodson via The Atlantic, Frank J Aleksandrowicz via The Atlantic, Harry Shaefer via The Atlantic, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Julie Dermanksy, CBS News
Music:
“Climbing the Mountain” - Podington Bear
“Falcon Hood Tight” - Podington Bear
https://wn.com/A_Brief_History_Of_Environmental_Justice
Landfills, chemical waste facilities and power plants are more often built in poor and minority communities, which don't have the power or money to advocate for themselves.
For decades, these communities have called for environmental justice: the idea that people shouldn't be forced to deal with more pollution because they belong to a certain race, national origin or income bracket.
It's a simple notion, but America has struggled for decades to implement any policies that actually protect poor and minority communities from environmental toxins. Now, President Trump's budget seeks to end the Office of Environmental Justice and cut overall funding to the EPA by 31%. What will happen to the marginalized communities that most need a government advocate?
Images:
CNN, Fox News, MTV, AP, The EcoLogic Channel, José da Vede, Chicago Sun Times, St. Louis Public Radio, Leroy Woodson via The Atlantic, Frank J Aleksandrowicz via The Atlantic, Harry Shaefer via The Atlantic, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Julie Dermanksy, CBS News
Music:
“Climbing the Mountain” - Podington Bear
“Falcon Hood Tight” - Podington Bear
- published: 04 Aug 2017
- views: 235800
1:56
What Is Environmental Justice?
Children who live near freeways, ports, and railyards are five times more likely to have lung damage than kids who don’t. This eye-opening statistic shows how e...
Children who live near freeways, ports, and railyards are five times more likely to have lung damage than kids who don’t. This eye-opening statistic shows how environmental justice issues impact countless vulnerable communities, as polluters are far more likely to target these areas—and their residents pay the highest price. Learn more: http://on.nrdc.org/2nVMgLO
https://wn.com/What_Is_Environmental_Justice
Children who live near freeways, ports, and railyards are five times more likely to have lung damage than kids who don’t. This eye-opening statistic shows how environmental justice issues impact countless vulnerable communities, as polluters are far more likely to target these areas—and their residents pay the highest price. Learn more: http://on.nrdc.org/2nVMgLO
- published: 13 Dec 2017
- views: 75159
4:33
Environmental justice | Social Inequality | MCAT | Khan Academy
Visit us (http://www.khanacademy.org/science/healthcare-and-medicine) for health and medicine content or (http://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat) for MCAT re...
Visit us (http://www.khanacademy.org/science/healthcare-and-medicine) for health and medicine content or (http://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat) for MCAT related content. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Khan Academy video. Created by Arshya Vahabzadeh.
Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/social-inequality/social-class/v/residential-segregation?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=mcat
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MCAT on Khan Academy: Go ahead and practice some passage-based questions!
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Visit us (http://www.khanacademy.org/science/healthcare-and-medicine) for health and medicine content or (http://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat) for MCAT related content. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any Khan Academy video. Created by Arshya Vahabzadeh.
Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/social-inequality/social-class/v/residential-segregation?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=mcat
Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/social-inequality/social-class/v/social-exclusion-segregation-and-social-isolation?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=mcat
MCAT on Khan Academy: Go ahead and practice some passage-based questions!
About Khan Academy: Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content.
For free. For everyone. Forever. #YouCanLearnAnything
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- published: 27 Mar 2015
- views: 89379
5:19
Why COVID-19 is an Environmental Justice Issue Too | Op-Ed | NowThis
The people who are most likely to get seriously sick from COVID-19 are those who have long suffered from the impacts of pollution and climate injustice in Ameri...
The people who are most likely to get seriously sick from COVID-19 are those who have long suffered from the impacts of pollution and climate injustice in America — here’s why.
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In US news and current events today, people who are most likely to fall ill from COVID-19 are among those who have long suffered the impacts of pollution. Mustafa Santiago Ali, the VP of Environmental Justice National Wildlife Federation explains how the coronavirus is presenting higher risk for communities who also struggle with climate injustices.
Emergency warning signs for the respiratory illness COVID-19 include difficulty breathing and persistent chest pain. But people in communities heavily impacted by air pollution and toxic pollution, which often are communities of color, have been living with similar symptoms for years.
#COVID19 #Climate #Injustice #Environment #Community #News #NowThis #NowThisNews
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https://wn.com/Why_Covid_19_Is_An_Environmental_Justice_Issue_Too_|_Op_Ed_|_Nowthis
The people who are most likely to get seriously sick from COVID-19 are those who have long suffered from the impacts of pollution and climate injustice in America — here’s why.
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In US news and current events today, people who are most likely to fall ill from COVID-19 are among those who have long suffered the impacts of pollution. Mustafa Santiago Ali, the VP of Environmental Justice National Wildlife Federation explains how the coronavirus is presenting higher risk for communities who also struggle with climate injustices.
Emergency warning signs for the respiratory illness COVID-19 include difficulty breathing and persistent chest pain. But people in communities heavily impacted by air pollution and toxic pollution, which often are communities of color, have been living with similar symptoms for years.
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- published: 12 Apr 2020
- views: 22951
17:44
"Pollution is Segregated" Says the Father of Environmental Justice | Amanpour and Company
The United States of America is segregated, and so is pollution. These words come from the so-called "father of environmental justice," Robert Bullard. As a soc...
The United States of America is segregated, and so is pollution. These words come from the so-called "father of environmental justice," Robert Bullard. As a sociologist in the 1970s, he shone a light on the fact that minority communities in Houston suffered most from pollution. Since then, he's written more than a dozen books on sustainable development, environmental racism, and climate justice. As part of "Chasing the Dream" -- our ongoing initiative about poverty, jobs, and economic opportunity in America -- Bullard spoke with Walter Isaacson in Texas.
Originally aired on March 3, 2020.
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https://wn.com/Pollution_Is_Segregated_Says_The_Father_Of_Environmental_Justice_|_Amanpour_And_Company
The United States of America is segregated, and so is pollution. These words come from the so-called "father of environmental justice," Robert Bullard. As a sociologist in the 1970s, he shone a light on the fact that minority communities in Houston suffered most from pollution. Since then, he's written more than a dozen books on sustainable development, environmental racism, and climate justice. As part of "Chasing the Dream" -- our ongoing initiative about poverty, jobs, and economic opportunity in America -- Bullard spoke with Walter Isaacson in Texas.
Originally aired on March 3, 2020.
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- published: 03 Mar 2020
- views: 10411
9:33
Climate justice can't happen without racial justice | David Lammy
Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com.
Why has there been so little mention of saving Black lives from the climate emergency? For too long,...
Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com.
Why has there been so little mention of saving Black lives from the climate emergency? For too long, racial justice efforts have been distinguished from climate justice work, says David Lammy, Member of Parliament for Tottenham, England. In a stirring talk about building a new movement to care for the planet, Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.
This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Get involved at https://countdown.ted.com/sign-up
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Take action on climate change at http://countdown.ted.com.
Why has there been so little mention of saving Black lives from the climate emergency? For too long, racial justice efforts have been distinguished from climate justice work, says David Lammy, Member of Parliament for Tottenham, England. In a stirring talk about building a new movement to care for the planet, Lammy calls for inclusion and support of Black and minority leadership on climate issues and a global recognition that we can't solve climate change without racial, social and intergenerational justice.
This talk was part of the Countdown Global Launch on 10.10.2020. (Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/5dVcn8NjbwY.) Countdown is TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in the race to a zero-carbon world. Get involved at https://countdown.ted.com/sign-up
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- published: 13 Oct 2020
- views: 79080
12:59
TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch - Van Jones - Environmental Justice
Van Jones speaks about plastic pollution and how it affects the poor people.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth sp...
Van Jones speaks about plastic pollution and how it affects the poor people.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local,
self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like
experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine
to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local,
self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently
organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for
the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
(Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
https://wn.com/Tedxgreatpacificgarbagepatch_Van_Jones_Environmental_Justice
Van Jones speaks about plastic pollution and how it affects the poor people.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local,
self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like
experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine
to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local,
self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently
organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for
the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.
(Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
- published: 17 Dec 2010
- views: 60831