University of California Irvine Climate Justice Discussion
Description
Listen to: Climate Conversations S2E11: Intersectionality and Climate JusticeLinks to an external site.
Podcast episode description:
“The Climate Conversations team sits down with Jacqui Patterson, the Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program. They discuss intersectionality within the climate justice movement, and how global warming disproportionately impacts women of color. Looking at impacts on reproductive rights and poverty, the Climate Conversations team and Patterson analyze how local movements are utilized to combat environmental and racial injustice.
The conversation then looks at capitalismàrole in injustice, and how prioritizing amassing wealth for elites disregards the earthàwell-being and human rights. Finally, the team examines mobilization strategies that take into account the interconnectivity of justice issues across individuals and institutions.”
For this assignment, 1) Reflect on how Jacqui Patterson communicates about the climate justice. What is her message and purpose? Who is her audience? 2) Then, write one question or comment that emerges for you from listening to this podcast.
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