Is climate change racist? (Part 1)

The Story

Is climate change racist?

In this episode of Don’t Think Too Much About It, I look at the history behind global emissions, the relationship between industrialisation and colonialism, why climate impacts are distributed so unevenly, and whether proposed climate solutions risk reproducing those same inequalities.

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But remember if you have any questions don’t think too much about it.

Sources and clips credits

This episode uses public news, archival and commentary clips to explore how climate change, race and climate justice are discussed in public discourse. It references climate-related commentary from the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen); archival commentary from Jane Fonda; BBC News reporting on Hurricane Melissa and climate change; and commentary from Bob the Drag Queen discussing race. All clips and materials remain the property of their respective owners and are used for commentary, criticism and educational discussion.

Music

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