Why Climate Change is Unjust

The video discusses the global impact of climate change, highlighting extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts. It emphasizes the concept of environmental justice, which addresses the unequal burden of environmental effects on marginalized communities. The video provides case studies from the US, illustrating disparities in environmental impact. It traces the history of environmental justice policies and calls for recognizing and addressing these disparities to ensure equitable solutions.

What was a significant feature of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season?

• It was the least active season in recent history.

• It only affected the southern hemisphere.

• It had the highest number of hurricanes ever recorded.

• It included six hurricanes with winds over 110 miles per hour.

What is the main idea behind environmental justice?

• Only wealthy communities should be protected from pollution.

• Communities should not face more environmental harm due to their race or income.

• All communities should have equal access to natural resources.

• Environmental laws should be the same worldwide.

Which of the following is an example of environmental disparity in the US?

• Equal distribution of resources after natural disasters.

• Debris from Hurricane Maria being dumped near low-income communities.

• All communities receiving the same level of government aid.

• Hurricanes only affecting wealthy neighborhoods.

What was a key action taken by President George H.W. Bush regarding environmental justice?

• He abolished the Office of Environmental Justice.

• He founded the Office of Environmental Justice within the EPA.

• He signed an executive order to ignore environmental justice.

• He increased funding for all communities equally.

What challenge did the Obama administration face in strengthening environmental justice protections?

• They filed no bills to strengthen protections.

• They focused solely on international environmental issues.

• They faced opposition from the Senate and House.

• They filed numerous bills that were all passed.