In this episode, we delve into the pre-existing economic, health, and infrastructure conditions that heighten the vulnerability of frontline communities to environmental and climate impacts. Our guests, Zully Juarez (she/her), Senior Research & Policy Analyst at Just Solutions, and Jennifer Moon (she/her), Senior Researcher at Just Solutions, provide insights into the factors that have exacerbated the susceptibility of these communities to climate and environmental injustice. We review Just Solutions’ report "The Perfect Storm of Extraction, Poverty, and Climate Change," a framework for assessing vulnerability, resilience, adaptation, and a just transition in these communities. We also explore the follow-up report, “Vulnerabilities to Climate Change in Frontline Communities: Opportunities and Shortcomings,” which analyzes how the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act might influence pre-exsiting economic, health, and infrastructure conditons. Join us as we discuss how this vital information can be leveraged to drive effective climate justice policy and create a more equitable future for those most affected by climate change.
RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:
Report | The Perfect Storm of Extraction, Poverty, and Climate Change: A Framework for Assessing Vulnerability, Resilience, Adaptation, and a Just Transition in Frontline Communities
https://justsolutionscollective.org/solution/the-perfect-storm-of-extraction-profile-report/
Report | Vulnerabilities to Climate Change in Frontline Communities: Opportunities and Shortcomings
https://justsolutionscollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/perfect-storm-2024-final-4.pdf
The Perfect Storm Webinar Series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzXI9AlztBU253Zh9T75yGCN4GaYT87_o
Podcast |Episode 9: Mississippi's Climate Challenges and Community-Driven Solutions with Dr. Catherine Robinson
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xUXYLmHlnqYizXaNdseCp?si=0c2b8c5573734c0e
STAY CONNECTED:
www.justsolutionscollective.org
Instagram @justsolutions_org
Twitter: @Just_Solutions_
Facebook: /JustSolutionsOrg
LinkedIn: /just-solutions-collective
EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Aiko Schaefer
Producer: Tayler Ward
Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista
Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista
Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk
Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019
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