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Abre' Conner, Esq. talk on Environmental Injustice Anywhere: Your Location Impacts your Health Outcomes.
Even in 2024, Black communities continue to see a disproportionate amount of pollution in their communities. While environmental justice has been part of the lexicon regarding ways to approach environmental decision-making more intentionally, current policies can still perpetuate harm. We will explore the history of environmental justice issues and how it connects to issues that continue to impact Black communities. We will also explore why race must be considered when discussing climate change, permitting, infrastructure decisions, and more.
Even in 2024, Black communities continue to see a disproportionate amount of pollution in their communities. While environmental justice has been part of the lexicon regarding ways to approach environmental decision-making more intentionally, current policies can still perpetuate harm. We will explore the history of environmental justice issues and how it connects to issues that continue to impact Black communities. We will also explore why race must be considered when discussing climate change, permitting, infrastructure decisions, and more.