Climate Injustice
Are poorer countries are more likely to be affected by climate change than richer countries?
Yes.
Are Indigenous people the main people causing climate change?
No.
Are we all effected by climate change?
Yes.
Are most big corporations bad for climate justice?
Yes.
Are social Justice and climate change connected?
Yes.
What is Climate Injustice?
How the impacts of Climate Change will affect some communities more than others.
What are some Indigenous groups doing to stop climate change?
-Protesting of deforestation
-Living sustainably, taking only what they need
-Working with the Government to ban greenhouse gasses
What is the leading cause of climate change? (Name at least 1)
-Burning of fossil fuels (greenhouse gas emissions)
-Deforestation
List some big corporations which are causing climate injustice and climate change (list 2)
Amazon
Nestle
Apple
Shell
Walmart
What is sustainability?
Living with the least amount of destruction to the environment as possible.
How are Youth more affected by climate change than older people?
Youth will have to live with the future consequences of climate change.
How are Indigenous people the first people to be affected by climate change?
When settlers came, they began polluting the bodies of water, deforesting Indigenous people’s sacred land and taking resources
How can you reduce your carbon tattoo at home?
-Don’t buy plastic (AT ALL)
-Reuse what you can
-Take train, roller-skate, walk, bike, carpool
-Eat less meat if you can
How are corporations helping to stop climate change? (List 2) Is it enough?
Reduce greenhouse gas usage
Plastic & styrofoam reduction
Research on sustainability and sustainable options
No, it’s not enough
What is social justice?
Social and economic equality. Making sure that all people in the world have enough resources to live comfortably, and receive the same opportunities.
What effects do poorer countries feel more than the rich?
More prone to dirty water
Longer effects of extreme weather
Air quality
How can you support Indigenous communities?
-Listen to their voices
-Protest for protection of Indigenous land and land back for Indigenous communities
-Educate yourself on how Indigenous communities view climate change
What are climate refugees?
People seeking refuge in another country after their country is extremely affected by climate change. Usually will be from poor/costal countries.
How are big corporations causing climate injustice? (List 4 reasons)
-Strip poor countries of resources
-Cause most of the greenhouse gas emissions
-Put factories in poor and disadvantaged countries
-Buy carbon credits instead of offsetting carbon footprint
What do you see the school doing to be sustainable? (List 4)
-Using wooden utensils and plates in the café
-Compost bins
-Orchard (growing own food)
-Water fountains
-Information about climate change in curriculum
How can rich countries compensate poor countries that are affected by climate change?
-By giving reparations
-Ex.The government giving money to rebuild a house lost in floods caused by melting permafrost
How many Indigenous communities in BC have NO clean drinking water?
19 As of October, 2022
What are the results of climate change. (list 7)
Ocean acidification, Death of wildlife, Loss of habitat, Climate wars, Resource shortages, Extreme weather, Acid rain (acid precipitation), Climate refugees, Ozone depletion
List 2 pros and 2 cons of supporting big corporations
Pros:
-Cheaper products in masses
-More options of products
Cons:
-Biggest contributors to Climate Change
-Cause Climate Injustice
What can the Canadian government do to help support climate justice?
-Support marginalized communities
-Support poorer countries
-Support climate change and climate justice groups/programs
-Reduce greenhouse gas emissions