Why Climate Change is an Environmental Justice Issue
While COVID-19 has killed 200,000 Americans so far, communities of color have borne disproportionately greater impacts of the pandemic. Black, Indigenous and LatinX Americans are at least three times more likely to die of COVID than whites. In 23 states, there were 3.5 times more cases among American Indian and Alaskan Native communities than in white communities. Many of the reasons these communities of color are falling victim to the pandemic are the same reasons why they are hardest hit by the impacts of climate change.
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A range of federal agencies and organizations commonly offer funding for climate adaptation or resilience-building projects. Check the external links below for opportunities that align with your needs.
Georgetown Climate Center
“The Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) was established in 2009 at the request of state leaders who recognized the need to strengthen connections between climate policies and policymakers at all levels of government and to help policymakers develop aligned strategies that…
GreenFaith
Because the Earth and all people are sacred and at risk, GreenFaith is building a worldwide, multi-faith climate and environmental movement.Together our members create communities to transform ourselves, our spiritual institutions, and society to protect the planet and create a…
Greening Public Housing to Lower Costs, Make Homes Healthier, and Spur Market Transformation
Public housing should be a central pillar of a progressive supply-side housing agenda as a tool to preserve deeply affordable housing, expand public development, and help spur market transformation for a green transition.
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