Climate Change from the Streets: How Conflict and Collaboration Strengthen the Environmental Justice Movement

Although The Science Of Climate Change Is Unequivocal, Policy Decisions About How To Respond To Its Effects Remain Contentious. Michael Mendez Narrates How People Of Color Have Galvanized Behind Issues Like Air Pollution, Poverty Alleviation, And Green Jobs To Advance Equitable Climate Solutions. Arguing That Environmental Protection And Improving Public Health Are Inextricably Linked, He Contends That We Must Incorporate Local Knowledge, Culture, And History Into Policymaking To Fully Address The Global Complexities Of Climate Change And The Real Threats Facing Our Local Communities.