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Climate, Health, and Environmental Justice
Katherine Catalano
Deputy Director of the Center for Climate, Health, and Equity at the American Public Health Association
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Description:
Climate change does not impact everyone equally and poses a greater threat to vulnerable communities and their health. This discussion seeks to highlight the disproportionate impact of climate change through the lens of Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice. Additionally, we will discuss the value of solutions starting within the community itself and the role of Academia in assisting with these solutions.
Learning goals from this video:
describe how climate change can cause a greater health burden on vulnerable communities.
define environmental racism and environmental justice.
describe how to properly support community-led solutions to address climate change.
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