Who Is Most Affected by Climate Change?
Since the industrial revolution, the Earth’s climate has changed dramatically as a result of human activities. In this animation, we explore what climate change is, and why marginalized communities experience its most negative consequences.
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Topics
- equity
- racism
- inclusion
- diversity
- belonging
- health equity
- public health
- medical discrimination
- urban heat
- urban heat island
- hurricane
- cyclone
- wildfire
- drought
- flooding
- health inequity
- inequality
- redlining
- racial segregation
- marginalized
- RDEISE