The research is clear – communities of color are being disadvantaged through environmental racism. They have been marginalized into segregated areas where the air and land are full of pollution and the community is more likely to be exposed to industrial waste and chemical dumping sites.
Though green organizations often tout the value of diversity, the “green ceiling” suggests otherwise. Research from Green 2.0 shows that, among surveyed companies, BIPOC professionals never exceed 16% of the workforce, despite making up 36% of the national population.
Despite the fact that communities of color disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and other environmental injustices, White activists and professionals have the loudest voices in the fight for environmental equity.
The climate change crises threatening the livelihoods of so many Americans, from deadly weather events to rising emissions, are worsening. That means the health and safety of millions are increasingly at risk.
Today, the NBA Foundation awarded MobilizeGreen a grant to expand The VirtualIntern, an innovative internship marketplace that connects employers with diverse talent.
The new platform seamlessly connects interns and STEM organizations to complete projects and create pathways for diverse students
Looking for work after college is never simple.
Graduates must figure out what they want to do, navigate an ever-changing job market, and be strategic in their approach.
Environmental equity is frequently misunderstood—it’s used interchangeably with environmental justice and is often dismissed as a side effect of identity politics. But what people get wrong about environmental equity is far more profound and disturbing than a simple mix-up or accusations of political strategy.
Many journalists, activists, and even the general public use the terms environmental equity and environmental justice interchangeably. Indeed, they are linked to similar outcomes, but they differ in significant ways. And perhaps no recent natural disaster illustrates this more clearly than Hurricane Florence and its ongoing impact on the Carolinas.
The planet is in peril—the effects of climate change, pollution, improper waste disposal, deforestation, and lack of access to clean water are just a few of the key environmental issues affecting the U.S. as well as other nations.
Young people will be dealing with the threats and opportunities of climate change whether they want to or not. Listen to how one young man has chosen to speak out about climate change.