anth readings

Our History Is the Future

Chronicles the struggles of Indigenous peoples, particularly the Dakota Sioux, against colonialism and environmental degradation.

Standing Rock protests

A pivotal moment in Indigenous activism against the Dakota Access Pipeline, highlighting the connection between historical injustices and contemporary fights for sovereignty.

Environmental Justice

The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, or income, in environmental policies.

Power Paths Documentary

Explores the intersection of energy, race, and environmental justice, focusing on communities impacted by energy production.

Grassroots Movements

Local groups that advocate for change and drive energy policy, emphasizing the importance of community action.

Polluted Promises (Checker 2005)

Investigates the environmental injustices in marginalized communities and the gap between government promises and actual outcomes.

Environmental Racism

The disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on racialized communities, often overlooked by mainstream environmentalism.

Gender Justice in Climate

The need to incorporate gender analysis in climate justice discussions, recognizing that women are disproportionately affected by climate change.

Climate Apartheid

A concept describing how marginalized communities face the brunt of climate impacts, exacerbating existing inequalities.

Transnational Solidarity

Collaboration between diverse groups, particularly Peasant and Indigenous movements, to address climate issues across borders.

Community Solar Initiatives

Programs designed to provide solar energy access to marginalized communities while addressing historical injustices in energy access.

Copenhagen Climate Summit

The 2009 summit that analyzed global negotiations for climate justice and critiqued the disconnect with grassroots movements.

Racial Capitalism

A system in which policies perpetuate environmental injustices based on race and economic disparities.

Inclusive Climate Solutions

Approaches that consider race and socio-economic factors in addressing climate change impacts and formulating policies.

Advocacy and Resistance

The role of movements that challenge environmental injustices and fight for pollution control and equitable treatment.