In Buffalo, the East Side notably lacks tree coverage, leading to health disparities like higher asthma rates and temperature differences of up to 20 degrees compared to greener neighborhoods. Dr. Monica Miles, co-founder of Mother Earth Literacies unravels the connections between industrialization, limited access to natural resources, and their far-reaching consequences, all converging to the intersection of environmental and racial justice. Dr. Miles emphasizes the pressing need for fair green spaces, involving youth in the environmental justice conversation, and providing essential tools to collectively assess and address these inequalities, reshaping communities and empowering marginalized voices. 

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