Environmental Racism: Why certain communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change

Update: 2023-01-11

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In Canada and around the world, Black Indigenous and people of colour are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Research has shown that racialized communities in Canada have higher exposure to air pollution and less access to green spaces.

In this episode, we discuss the gaps in the research and the fight for environmental justice in Canada.

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Environmental Racism: Why certain communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change

Toronto Metropolitan University

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Environmental Racism: Why certain communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change

Toronto Metropolitan University

Environmental Racism: Why certain communities are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change