Environmental Science - What would you like to learn more about

Environmental Science Question

RESEARCH PAPER

(at least 800 words, but no more than 1000 words, 11-pt font, 1.5 spacing)

Prompt I turned in: I want to learn more about environmental racism and solutions to the problems. I could possibly discuss cases such as the water crisis in Flint or Cancer Alley in Louisiana.

At least 4 references, 2 of which must be additional to assigned readings.

? What would you like to learn more about? This can be something we studied in class but doesn't have to be. You might be interested in one of the solutions mentioned on the Project Drawdown website.

 ? What is it about this topic that interests you?

? What is the history of this topic?

? What work is currently being done in this area? And who is doing it?

? Imagine you go to work in this area. What would you like to contribute?

Some assigned readings From class:

 READ: “‘Racism dictates who gets dumped on’: How environmental injustice divides the world”. Nina Lakhani (2019):

•READ: What is Environmental Racism

•READ: White House EJ Task Force-Public Meeting •WATCH: Dr Bob Bullard; the Father of Environmental Justice(2022)

•WATCH: Van Jones “The Economic Injustice of Plastic” TED READ:Intro to IPCC Report (2022)

•READ: “What Climate Change Means for California” EPA, 2017

•WATCH: “Climate Action Should Focus on Communities, Not Just Carbon” Jade Begay, TED 2022