Subject Guides
Anti-Racism Research & Resource Guide
Books (Click on Books for More Information)
Articles
Popular/News Articles
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Hope And Skepticism As Biden Promises To Address Environmental Racism
Written by Rebecca Hersher | Boise State Public Radio | 2021 -
Five ways to make the outdoors more inclusive
Written by The Atlantic's Marketing Team | The Atlantic | 2020 -
Here’s how national parks are working to fight racism
Written by James Edward Mills | National Geographic | 2020 -
Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors
Written by Terry Tang | AP News | 2020 -
Are pesticides racist?
Written by Eve Andrews | Grist | 2020 -
U.S. solar industry battles 'white privilege' image problem
Written by Nichola Groom | Reuters | 2015
Scholarly/Academic Articles
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Environmental racism throughout the history of economic globalization
Written by Michelle Suzanne McIntyre-Brewer | Acta Universitatis Carolinae Geographica | 2019 -
Racial coastal formation: The environmental injustice of colorblind adaptation planning for sea-level rise
Written by R. Dean Hardy, Richard A.Milligan, Nik Heynen | Geoforum | 2017 -
Fumes Across the Fence-Line: The Health Impacts of Air Pollution from Oil and Gas Facilities on African American Communities
Written by Lesley Fleischman and Marcus Franklin | NAACP | 2017 -
Urban green space, public health, and environmental justice: The challenge of making cities ‘just green enough’
Written by Jennifer R. Wolch, Jason Byrne, Joshua P. Newell | Landscape and Urban Planning | 2014
Podcasts & Videos
Podcasts
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How Native American Communities Are Addressing Climate Change | Science Friday | 34 min.Professor Kyle Whyte, a tribal member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, says that many of the species and food resources that are affected by climate change are also important cultural pieces, which are integral to the identity and cohesion of tribes." Explore the interactive map of Indigenous people’s resilience action plans by following the link above.
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Making The Outdoors Great For Everyone | Science Friday | 34 min."To understand why the outdoors is an unwelcoming place for some people, we need to look back at our violent history." -From Science Friday
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Black Lives Matter and the Climate | How to Save a Planet | 46 min.Black Lives Matter is the largest movement in U.S. history, and it’s had environmental justice as part of its policy platform from the start. In today’s show, Alex and Ayana talk about why the fight for racial justice is critical to saving the planet, and what the broader climate movement can learn from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Videos
What is Environmental Racism? | Al Jazeera | 3 min.
A Brief History of Environmental Justice | ProPublica | 4 min.
Environmental Justice | Peggy Shepard at TEDxHarlem | 8 min.
Additional Resources
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Environmental Justice Toolkit (American University)"Sustainability is about more than energy efficiency or planting trees; it’s about making sure that all people today and in the future can thrive."
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Outdoor Afro"Outdoor Afro has become the nation’s leading, cutting edge network that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. We help people take better care of themselves, our communities, and our planet!" --From About page.
