Causes of Climate Injustice (Leaving Cert CASD): Flashcards
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What is climate injustice?
What is climate injustice?
Burdens of climate change not shared equally across communities
What is extractivism?
What is extractivism?
Extracting natural resources for export & profit
Capitalism's effect on emissions
Capitalism's effect on emissions
Overproduction & overconsumption increase greenhouse gases
What is environmental racism?
What is environmental racism?
Minority ethnic groups face disproportionate environmental hazards
Richest 1% vs poorest 50% emissions
Richest 1% vs poorest 50% emissions
Richest 1% contribute far more emissions than poorest 50%
Why women more affected by climate change
Why women more affected by climate change
Primary food producers & water collectors, droughts increase work
How corporations block climate action
How corporations block climate action
Use power to block stronger environmental regulations
How does colonial legacy affect former colonies?
How does colonial legacy affect former colonies?
Dependent on exporting raw materials, vulnerable to climate change
What is intersectional climate injustice?
What is intersectional climate injustice?
Multiple forms of injustice overlap & strengthen each other
What threats do environmental defenders face?
What threats do environmental defenders face?
Intimidation, violence, or imprisonment for activism