About This Episode
In this episode, we delve into the pre-existing economic, health, and infrastructure conditions that heighten the vulnerability of frontline communities to environmental and climate impacts. Our guests, Zully Juarez (she/her), Senior Research & Policy Analyst at Just Solutions, and Jennifer Moon (she/her), Senior Researcher at Just Solutions, provide insights into the factors that have exacerbated the susceptibility of these communities to climate and environmental injustice. We review Just Solutions’ report "The Perfect Storm of Extraction, Poverty, and Climate Change," a framework for assessing vulnerability, resilience, adaptation, and a just transition in these communities. We also explore the follow-up report, “Vulnerabilities to Climate Change in Frontline Communities: Opportunities and Shortcomings,” which analyzes how the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act might influence pre-exsiting economic, health, and infrastructure conditons. Join us as we discuss how this vital information can be leveraged to drive effectiv
Episode categories
Climate Justice
Public Health
Federal Initiatives
