Ten ways that racial and environmental justice are inextricably linked
Cities across the United States and Europe have been reflecting on the unprecedented protests demanding greater racial justice following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on 25 May.
This has sparked a deeper conversation around the world among companies, universities, religious institutions, museums who have historic links to racial injustice and slavery.
Given the significance of 19 June (Juneteenth), many companies and organizations have also been quick to sign up to pledges around racial justice.
However, the response among the environmental community has been more muted and nuanced, given the complex relationship between the modern environmental movement and race relations. National Geographic famously addressed its own historic coverage of race in a special edition two years ago.
The fight for environmental justice and racial justice are inextricably linked. Here are ten ways how: [Continue reading…]