Climate change is a social justice issue from "summary" of This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein
The idea that climate change is a social justice issue runs against the dominant narratives of our time. We are told that the only way to address this crisis is through market-based solutions that prioritize economic growth above all else. But this approach perpetuates the very systems of inequality and exploitation that have brought us to the brink of catastrophe in the first place. When we look at who is most affected by climate change, it becomes clear that this is not just an environmental issue, but a deeply social one. The people who are feeling the impacts most acutely are those who have contributed least to the problem: indigenous communities, people of color, and low-income populations around the world. These frontline communities are already experiencing the devastating effects of more frequent and severe storms, droughts, and heatwaves. They are losing their homes, their livelihoods, and in some cases, their lives. And yet, they are often the least equipped to adapt and recover from these disasters. At the same time, those who have profited the most from the...
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