climate justice

what does a shift in average conditions lead to

more frequent extreme events

more flux in weather patterns

projected annual precipitation in new York during the 21st century

statewide spring precipitation increase 6% to 23% by 2100

statewide winter precipitation increases by 11% to 31%

effects of climate change on health

-temperature extremes: more heat related deaths and medical visits

-floods increased drowning deaths and higher exposure to mold and waterborne diseases

-wildfires: poor air quality increases respiratory and cardiovascular issues

-air pollution: exposure to particulate matter

-allergens and pollen: longer growing season mean more pollen and increased allergy rates

three faces of climate justice

Injustice 1 – Inaction means climate disproportionally burdens vulnerable populations

-If we don’t take action on climate change, the people who are already struggling or have fewer resources (like poorer countries or communities) will get hurt the most

• Injustice 2 – Uneven distribution of costs of mitigation and adaptation

-The money or effort needed for these actions isn’t shared equally. Some people or countries might pay a lot more than others, even if everyone benefits

• Injustice 3 – Uneven distribution of benefits of mitigation and adaptation

-Even when climate actions work, the benefits aren’t shared fairly.

• Some communities or countries gain a lot, while others get very little, even if they also contributed to the problem.

what places have higher levels of co2 poor areas or rich areas

carbon dioxide emission per capita tend to increase with higher level of economic development in a country

richest companies have more co2 than poor countrues but porr faces effects

major goals of the green new deal

-transform to a low carbon economy including renewable energy sources

-protection and restoration of forests and wetlands

-expanding employment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, infrastructure investment …