Lecture
Exploring the Roots of Climate Injustice and the Quest for Climate Justice
Dr. David Pellow links racial and climate injustice, showing how marginalized communities suffer most from environmental harm while contributing least to it. He highlights grassroots movements and policies that center intersectional, justice-driven climate solutions.
Above: Watch the “Introduction” segment from the “Exploring the Roots of Climate Injustice and the Quest for Climate Justice" lecture by UC Santa Barbara Professor Dr. David Pellow.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this lecture are to:
- Develop a stronger understanding of the topics of racial justice and climate justice
- Understand why climate change and racial (in)justice must be addressed simultaneously
- Develop a stronger grasp of climate policy frameworks
- Understand why grassroots social movements matter
Dr. David Pellow is the Dehlsen Chair and Professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara and directs the Global Environmental Justice Project. He researches ecological justice globally and has served on boards for major environmental organizations.
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