What is it about?
This article looks at the meaning of frontline communities, which in the United States are disproportionately Black, Brown and impoverished. It explains why this is so and what can be done to have better climate related outcomes in these communities.
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Why is it important?
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our generation. The combination of increased risk of climate driven disasters and global social and racial oppression are issues that can no longer be ignored.
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As someone from a so-called marginalized group in a frontline community, I wanted to comment on this issue. I think the challenges faced by people with these perspectives needs to be addressed in public discourse and public action. Further, rather than being the subjects of researchers' gaze, it is important that we contribute to our own narrative and inclusion in decision making.
Monica Sanders
University of Delaware
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This page is a summary of: Equity in addressing climate change: Using law and policy to serve frontline communities., Traumatology An International Journal, March 2021, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/trm0000284.
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