Environmental Justice Now

On this episode of Greencast, Fife and Caroline discuss the history of ecofeminism and how it has continued to be a relevant current events issue. Ecofeminism, or the intersection of environmentalism and feminism, is seldom discussed in the mainstream but has a rich history in America and internationally. Fife and Caroline reference a particular case study in the Amazon Rainforest which ecofeminism was and continues to be very present today.

To learn more about ecofeminism and this case study, check out these sources:

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/ecofeminism-history-and-principlesLinks to an external site.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ecofeminismLinks to an external site.

https://ecofeminismgsla.wordpress.com/2016/04/16/oilspills/Links to an external site.

Today’s episode on the Big Apple Podcast discusses the disproportional effects of obesity in lower-income neighborhoods. Due to the lack of access to fresh and nutritious foods in supermarkets, there are higher risks in neighborhoods that cannot afford to pay for a better-quality grocery store nearby. Tiny Boadu shares his experience living in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and not having access to healthy options. Hope you enjoy it!

Here are these week’s sources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Causes of Obesity." Centers for

     Disease Control and Prevention. Saving Lives. Protecting People., 21 Mar.

     2022, www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/ causes.html#:~:text=Many%20factors%20can%20contribute%20to,medications%20also%20p

     lay%20a%20role. Accessed 8 May 2022. 

Mavanji V, Billington CJ, Kotz CM, Teske JA. Sleep and Obesity: A Focus on Animal Models. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2012 Mar;36(3):1015-29. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2012.01.001. Epub 2012 Jan 16. PMID: 22266350; PMCID: PMC3288260.

"Overweight vs. Obese." Diffen, www.diffen.com/difference/Obesity_vs_Overweight.Accesses 5 May 2023.

"Obesity." Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Columbia

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"Obesity." NYC Health, www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/obesity.page.

     Accessed 5 May 2023.

"Sleep." Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Heatlh, June 2022,

     www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/

     sleep-and-obesity/. Accessed 5 May 2023.

For this week’s episode of  A Walk In, Tyler and Georgia stroll through NYC’s renowned Central Park and deliberate over the hidden past of Seneca Village in regards to the land displacement of African Americans. Tune in to hear about Seneca Village’s vibrant, rich history which illuminates the unfortunate African American perspective in US History. Seneca Village clashes with the traditional definitions of the African American Experience and serves as one of many past and present geographical environmental justice anecdotes.  

To Learn More:

Background On Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.  

People and Artifacts Regarding Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.

Dr. Diana Wall and Dr. Steven Zucker Conversation on Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.   

PBS Backstory on Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.

Nat Geo Background on Indian Removal ActLinks to an external site.

Tweet us your questions and chatters @AWalkIn or email us at [email protected]. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)

Podcast production by Georgia Sackrey and Tyler Ettelson.

Research and show notes by Tyler Ettelson and Georgia Sackrey.

Climate change and environmental justice are two issues that are oftentimes more

intertwined than we may think. Grounding their discussion around four typically thought of

climate change events, Jerry and Matt will discuss how climate change disproportionately affects

disadvantaged communities the most. They will then explain some of the more climate change

oriented solutions as well as more environmental justice oriented solutions.

Below are some references for this weeks episode:

Flooding disproportionately harms black neighborhoods.

Groundbreaking nationwide study finds people color live neighborhoods more air

"Why Climate Change is an Environmental Justice Issue,"

"ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE,"

"Coastal protection – WSE technology applications,”

"Wave energy: can ocean power solve the global energy crisis?,"

"Basics of Climate Change,"

"Blowhole wave energy generator exceeds expectations in 12-month test,"

"Global Warming and Hurricanes,"

"What Is Climate Change?,"

"Objective 3.5: Advance Environmental Justice and Tackle the Climate Crisis,"
"ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE,"
"Environmental Justice & Climate Change,"
"Climate Change and Health Equity,"
"How climate change and environmental justice are inextricably linked,"
This weeks music was provided from these sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO8eUCco1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD0XEH3qVCk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjwJIjNuniQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e82VE8UtW8A

Welcome to Time to Change, the podcast which focuses on rising environmental issues. This episode takes a deep dive into the Fast Fashion industry, following the lifecycle of your clothes from factories to the shelves and then to landfills. We seek to uncover not only the environmental impacts of Fast Fashion, but also the realities for those dealing with our clothing waste.

The episode features audio taken from a Greenpeace program on water pollution in China (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfw6z1Links to an external site.), the Rana Plaza New York Times documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fkhzdc4ybwLinks to an external site.), and a TextileWasteFacts Panel on a Ghana second hand clothing market (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUGC-amdRaI&t=122sLinks to an external site.). Our background music is Settle’s “Chill Lofi Mix” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLeZyIID9Bo&t=7sLinks to an external site.).

More Information

Economics of Fast Fashion:

Wall Street Journal “The High Price of Fast Fashion”: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-price-of-fast-fashion-11567096637Links to an external site.

Wipro “Breakdown of Fast Fashion Supply Chain”: https://www.wipro.com/engineering/a-breakdown-of-the-fashion-supply-chain/Links to an external site.

Wisconsin School of Business “Fast Fashion Business Model May Speed Up Environmental Decline”: https://business.wisc.edu/news/fast-fashion-business-model-may-speed-up-environmental-decline/Links to an external site.

Good On You “What on Earth is a Clothing Supply Chain?”: https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-a-clothing-supply-chain/#:~:text=The%20production%20of%20textiles%20encompasses,%2C%20dyeing%2C%20and%20finishing%20itLinks to an external site.. 

Human Impacts and Clothing Landfills: 

US News “How Dead White Man's Clothing is Clogging the Global South”:

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2021-11-11/how-dead-white-mans-clothing-is-clogging-the-global-southLinks to an external site.

Boston University School of Public Health “The Aftermath of Fast Fashion: How Discarded Clothes Impact Public Health and The Environment”: https://www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2022/the-aftermath-of-fast-fashion-how-discarded-clothes-impact-public-health-and-the-environment/Links to an external site.

Rachel Bick “The Global Environmental Injustice of Fast Fashion”: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-018-0433-7Links to an external site.

Environmental Impacts:

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency “Air Quality and Health”: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-and-health#:~:text=Air%20pollution%20also%20increases%20the,people%20who%20are%20already%20illLinks to an external site..

McKinsey “Fashion on Climate Report”: https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashion%20on%20climate/fashion-on-climate-full-report.pdfLinks to an external site.

World Economic Forum “Water Pollution is Killing Millions of Indians”: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/10/water-pollution-in-india-data-tech-solution/Links to an external site.

Environmental and Energy Study Institute “Fact Sheet”: https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-climate-environmental-and-health-impacts-of-fossil-fuels-2021#3Links to an external site.

In this podcast episode, we delve into the issue of food insecurity in America, with a specific
focus on Franklin County, Massachusetts. We examine the root causes and consequences of food
insecurity and explore potential solutions to create a more equitable food system. According to
NPR's article "Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers," over 38 million people in the
United States faced food insecurity in 2020, indicating limited or uncertain access to sufficient
and nutritious food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides valuable data on food
security and nutrition assistance, highlighting the highest rates of food insecurity among low-
income households and communities. The health.gov literature summaries on food insecurity
shed light on the social determinants of health and their impact on food access. They emphasize
the disproportionate effect of food insecurity on vulnerable populations, including children and
minority households. CBS News also reports that one in four Americans experiences food
insecurity, further emphasizing the widespread nature of the problem.
To better understand the specific context of Franklin County, Massachusetts, we reference the
"Food Access Report" by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG). This report
provides local insights into the challenges faced by the community in accessing healthy and
affordable food options. Exploring potential solutions, we highlight the importance of farmers'
markets as community centerpieces, as highlighted in a USDA blog post. Farmers' markets not
only increase access to fresh produce but also promote community engagement and health
education. The Johns Hopkins Medicine website reinforces the benefits of farmers' markets, such
as supporting local agriculture, fostering social connections, and promoting healthy food choices.
Additionally, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) resource on food education spotlights
the significance of food education programs in improving lives and empowering communities to
make informed nutritional choices. We encourage listeners to consult these valuable resources to
gain a deeper understanding of food insecurity in America and explore ways to make a positive
impact. Our gratitude goes to the artists behind the music featured in this episode: "Midnight
City" by M83 and "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington.
Bibliography:
"Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers" - NPR
USDA - Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials - Food Security and Nutrition Assistance
Literature Summaries - Food Insecurity - health.gov
"One in Four Americans Food Insecure" - CBS News
Food Security in the U.S. - Key Statistics & Graphics - USDA
"Food Access Report" - Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
"Farmers Markets: Community Centerpieces" - USDA
"Health Benefits of Farmers Markets" - Johns Hopkins Medicine
"Improving Lives Through Food Education" - American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Franklin County Farmers Market - www.franklincountyfarmersmarket.org

This podcast episode looks at the ways in which fast fashion has polluted our planet for

decades, as well as the pressing human right’s issues that directly effect the factory workers.

From the exploitation of laborers throughout the Global South, to the denim dyed rivers in

China, we’ll walk you through many of the ways in which this environmental justice issue has

become such a concern in recent years. We’ve included anecdotes from factory workers

themselves in which they’ve shared some insight about their devastating experiences within the

fashion industry. Due to the overall lack of awareness in society as to how our clothing is

produced, our episode’s ending shifts towards the discussion of ways to start shopping more

sustainably and actually make a difference. From fabrics to steer clear from and second hand

shop recommendations, we hope our podcast sheds light on this important issue as well as

motivates our audience to be the change they wish to see

Bick, Rachel, Erika Halsey, and Christine C. Ekenga. “The Global Environmental Injustice of
Fast Fashion - Environmental Health.” BioMed Central, December 27, 2018.
https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-018-0433-7.
“Fast Fashion Is a Climate and Justice Nightmare.” The Climate Reality Project, May 17, 2023.
https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/fast-fashion-climate-and-justice-nightmare.
“I Was a Child Sweatshop Worker - Nasreen Sheikh in Toronto to Tell Canadians the Truth
about Fast Fashion.” Agility PR Solutions Newsroom. Accessed May 22, 2023.
https://agilitypr.news/I-was-a-child-sweatshop-worker---Nasreen-2807.

Magana, Giselle. “Environmental Racism Is Undeniably Tied to Fast Fashion.” SUSTAINABLE
AMOR, November 12, 2022. https://sustainableamor.com/blog/environmental-racism-fast-
fashion.
Re-Earth Initiative. “Behind the Garment: Injustices Caused by Fast Fashion to Communities -
Re-Earth Initiative.” Re, August 28, 2021. https://reearthin.org/opeds/injustices-caused-by-fast-
fashion.
Tyler Chanel Tyler Chanel is a conscious lifestyle blogger and ethical fashion
model based in Los Angeles California. Her blog and Youtube Channel, Tyler Chanel, Tyler
Chanel is a conscious lifestyle blogger and ethical fashion model based in Los Angeles
California. Her blog and Youtube Channel, and * Name. “How Fast Fashion and Racism Are
Intricately Linked.” Remake, March 16, 2023. https://remake.world/stories/news/how-fast-
fashion-and-racism-are-intricately-linked/.
“Why Fast Fashion Is a Social Justice Issue.” CFS by lablaco. Accessed May 22, 2023.
https://www.cfs.fashion/article/why-fast-fashion-is-a-social-justice-issue.

In this episode, Amelia and I talk about Cancer Alley in Louisiana. We start by talking about the history of the area, and how slavery played an important role in its existence. We also talk about the types of petrochemicals that are produced there, and how they impact the environment and people of cancer alley, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, we talk about RISE St. James and how they are fighting for justice in their town which has been the victim of so many injustices.

‘https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/04/cancer-alley-louisiana-environment-oil-industry-oppositionLinks to an external site.

https://www.nola.com/news/environment/louisiana-environmental-justice-advocates-to-benefit-from-bloomberg-campaign/article_5ba52f90-39df-11ed-8fed-27b286f10d62.htmlLinks to an external site.

https://www.businessinsider.com/louisiana-cancer-alley-photos-oil-refineries-chemicals-pollution-2019-11#reverend-dr-william-j-barber-has-been-helping-the-communities-fight-pollution-he-told-rolling-stone-that-the-land-that-once-held-people-captive-as-slaves-now-holds-them-captive-through-pollution-14Links to an external site.

https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/cancer-alley-causes-and-effects-of-chemical-corridor-in-louisiana/#:~:text=Also%20nicknamed%20%E2%80%9CDeath%20Alley%2C%E2%80%9D,expectancy%20and%20increased%20miscarriage%20ratesLinks to an external site.

https://www.propublica.org/article/welcome-to-cancer-alley-where-toxic-air-is-about-to-get-worseLinks to an external site.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eed506b38da704895463871/t/6379ac11cf5ba5521727462b/1668918320167/FORMOSA+Plastics+Fact+SheetLinks to an external site.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2020/10/12/covid-racism-kills-black-americans-living-near-toxic-plants/3498180001/Links to an external site.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210825-louisiana-s-cancer-alley-reeling-in-the-time-of-covidLinks to an external site.

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Picture a six-story tall, one-block long, 100,000-ton mountain of dangerous, rotting roof shingles towering over your neighborhood. On this episode of The Reasons Behind, dedicated to exploring environmental justice issues worldwide, host Gavin Mariani delves into Shingle Mountain, an emblematic case of environmental racism, with expert Benjamin Gisonni. How does something like this happen, who is to blame, and how do you get rid of it?

Sources + Info:

Washington Post article on Shingle Mountain: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/11/16/environmental-racism-dallas-shingle-mountain/

Post-removal celebrations news clip: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/southern-dallas-block-party-celebration-over-shingle-mountain-removal/287-250998b6-9a63-40ff-95d0-d26a8081a09d

Zip code demographics: https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/75241/

Documentary on Shingle Mountain: https://www.bet.com/episodes/8198nh/disrupt-dismantle-shingle-mountain-season-1-ep-1

Timeline of shingle removal: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0a10210bd0924f1e96774834c6f0eda2

Article honoring Marsha Jackson on the removal of Shingle Mountain: https://www.hksinc.com/our-news/articles/dallas-activist-marsha-jackson-honored-as-mountain-mover/

John Oliver segment on Shingle Mountain: https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2022/05/john-oliver-takes-on-shingle-mountain/

Music: “Abstract Fashion Pop” from QubeSounds

On this episode of Climate Compassion, your hosts, Clara Chae and Mia Calcano, touch on the Biden Administration and its response (or rather lack of) to the rising demands of the Environmental Justice movement in the United States. As they work through Biden’s recent presidential address in April and analyze the methods to his madness, they intertwine the stories of local communities across America. Listen as Chae and Calcano go back and forth on whether or not the executive orders passed by Biden in pursuit of justice meet the criteria of what the most devastated victims of climate change require in order to thrive once again.

Sources:

Intro and outro music: Moonshine by Prigada

Beginning soundbites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHRu0VV-Dbw

Check out these sources to learn more about the policies, activism, and solutions we speak about:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/04/21/executive-order-on-revitalizing-our-nations-commitment-to-environmental-justice-for-all/

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963380189/with-28-executive-orders-signed-president-biden-is-off-to-a-record-start

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-biden-executive-order-continues-to-advance-environmental-justice-agenda-1

https://www.npr.org/2023/04/21/1171202746/president-biden-plans-to-sign-a-new-executive-order-on-environmental-justice

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963667177/biden-promises-to-grapple-with-environmental-racism

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/29/956012329/hope-and-skepticism-as-biden-promises-to-address-environmental-racism

https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963667177/biden-promises-to-grapple-with-environmental-racism

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