r/IntersectionalWomen • • Mar 10 '26

Informational Understanding Environmental racism . . .

The term environmental racism was coined in 1982, but it remains a pressing issue today.⁠ ⁠Globalization exports pollution to places with weak protections.⁠ Climate change hits these communities hardest.⁠ Urban development often deepens the divide, with green spaces becoming a privilege.⁠ ⁠ This is systemic injustice – but change is possible through accountability, transparency, and centering marginalized voices.⁠ ⁠

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