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Sacrifice Zones

Provided by: The Climate Reality Project |Published on: November 7, 2022
Articles/Websites Grades 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • This article introduces the concept of sacrifice zones and how it relates to climate change, health, and environmental justice, citing the example of Louisiana's Cancer Alley.
  • The article highlights the links between pollution, environmental racism, and the impacts of COVID-19.
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Subjects: Social Studies, Earth and Space Sciences, Health
Authors: The Climate Reality Project
Region: North America, USA - South, United States, Louisiana
Languages: English

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Climate Reality Project seeks to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. They recruit, train, and mobilize people to become powerful activists, providing the skills, campaigns, and resources to push for aggressive climate action and high-level policies that accelerate a just transition to clean energy.

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