However, there is another fact that is not half as discussed or accepted: the consequences of this crisis disproportionally affect vulnerable communities. Ironically, these are mostly communities that have had no hand in the creation of the issues we’re dealing with; yet they’re the ones who have to bear the brunt of them. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, people were in uproar when a rebuilding plan was announced — one that meant predominantly white parts of New Orleans would be rebuilt, while predominantly Black parts would not. There are two umbrella terms to discuss these issues: environmental justice and climate justice. The two are related, but not quite the same. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, environmental justice is Let’s look around: there is no fair treatment. So let’s get to work. These eight books on environmental and climate justice provide a good starting point. If you’re looking for more environmental books, I’ve got your back.
