Sustainable climate policies can benefit both environment and social justice, researchers say

Sustainable climate policies can benefit both environment and social justice, researchers say

As evidence continues to pour in showing that climate change's impacts disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities around the globe, so too do stories showing that these communities can also pay outsized costs to implement climate solutions.

Racial Disparities in Climate Change-Related Health Effects in the United States

Climate change is causing warming over most parts of the USA and more extreme weather events. The health impacts of these changes are not experienced equal

Andrea Cristina Mercado, Daughter of Immigrants, Makes History as the First Latina to Lead The Equity Fund and Transform Climate Philanthropy

Communities of color in the United States are more likely to be exposed to polluted air. This statistic illustrates the disproportionate impact of climate change on these communities. For many, the fight for environmental justice is not symbolic. It is a matter of survival. Climate change affects different communities in varied ways, and its most severe consequences are felt by those already at the margins. Who is Andrea Cristina Mercado Andrea …

Profit Meets Planet: University of Chicago Experts on Climate Solutions that Power Economic Growth

Profit Meets Planet: Climate Solutions that Power Economic Growth Climate goals often encounter resistance if they appear to be at odds with economic growth. At UChicago, researchers are exploring paths where environmental and economic progress align. On the eve of Earth Day, today's Monday Outlook highlights UChicago faculty researching the financial and emissions impacts of pollution markets, electric vehicle incentives, and habitat protections

While the evidence continues to circumvent the effects of climate change disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities around the world, the same goes for stories showing that these communities can also pay disproportionate costs to implement climate solutions. Yet, by looking at all of the data and [...]