By Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw…
Tag: climate change
Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa: new policies are needed to keep the peace
By Gracsious Maviza, CGIAR System Organization and Siyaxola Gadu, CGIAR System Organization Over the past decades, heavy and more frequent…
Louisiana federal court permanently blocks civil rights protections for Black communities statewide
The new ruling bars Louisiana from considering whether to permit industrial facilities in communities already facing a disparate impact from…
Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO to resign after DEI cuts
The decision to cut Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) roles and programs at one of the largest suppliers of farming…
Rotting sargassum is choking the Caribbean’s white sand beaches, fueling an economic and public health crisis
By Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County The Caribbean’s sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs filled…
More vulnerable people live in Philadelphia neighborhoods that are less green and get hotter
By Farzad Hashemi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Guangqing Chi, Penn State; Lisa D. Iulo, Penn State, and…
Invasive alien species are a serious threat to the planet: 4 key messages for Africa
By Julie Coetzee, Rhodes University Climate change has negatively – and irreversibly, in some cases – affected ecosystems around the…
How dirty old used cars from the US and Europe carry on polluting … in Africa
By Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Mend Mariwany The typical car will go for its last drive sometime between its…
Long burdened by environmental racism, activists in Memphis are turning the tide
Black women, particularly mothers, are leading efforts to treat people currently harmed by toxic neighborhoods and prevent future damage. This…
Mothers of the movement: Black environmental justice activists reflect on the women who have paved the way
Originally published by The 19th Described as “the backbone of the environmental justice movement,” these women pioneered the work to…
