Overview
This book highlights the voices of activists and explores the common experiences of diverse communities with environmental justice. It covers their ways of organizing and the connections to movements such as Black Lives Matter and indigenous sovereignty.
Contents
- Impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC and white working-class communities through exposure to polluted environments
- Historical background of the environmental justice movement in the 1980s and 1990s
- Recent cases such as the DAPL pipeline conflict, the Flint water crisis, and the rise of climate justice
- Experiences of rural and urban communities, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Puerto Ricans, and indigenous peoples in the US, Canada, and Mexico
Target audience and use
The book is suitable for teachers, students (bachelor's and master's) and interested readers. It offers accessible case studies that invite comparison and intersectional analysis across geographical and ethnic boundaries.
Language and level
The content is in English, aimed at an academic and general audience without a specific language level. The material is useful in education, research, and self-study.
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