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Enemies of the State
Asher Miller Jan 31, 2012
Almost exactly nine years ago, opposition to the US invasion of Iraq was reaching a fever pitch. On February 15, 2003 millions of people around the world rallied to protest the inexorable march to … >>
Social Justice
equity is the key
The challenges of climate change will hit poor populations the hardest. Literally billions of people in Africa and South Asia face growing risks of extreme droughts and food shortages. Hundreds of coastal cities around the world, and even whole countries like Bangladesh and the Maldives, are threatened by rising sea levels. Peak oil will similarly be felt worse by the poor: already in this decade, many poorer countries have had to introduce fuel rationing, while in richer countries, energy prices spikes have forced many of the poor and disadvantaged to cut back on travel, health care, and even food.
A "green economy" without global social justice is neither equitable nor sustainable. Our efforts to address the interconnected economic, energy and environmental crises of the 21st century must place social justice at the forefront.
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Majora Carter 2011 Commencement Address Knox College
length: 20:00 credit: Knox College
Post Carbon Fellow and eco-entrepreneur Majora Carter, delivered the address during the Knox College Commencement address on June 4, 2011. Carter's message is one of social justice and hope.
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Majora Carter
Fellow, Social Justice & Communities
New York
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Erika Allen
Fellow, Community Food Systems
Illinois
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Asher Miller Dec 21, 2011
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