Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized populations. In Brazil, less than half of individuals in the North region have basic sanitation, highlighting systemic disadvantages. Solutions include global cooperation, renewable energy adoption, and increased awareness of social injustices.
Despite global discussions on climate change such as COP-30, G20, and the Paris Agreement, the discourse frequently omits who are the most affected populations. In Brazil, a 2022 demographic census revealed that fewer than 50% of residents in the North region have access to sanitary sewage, significantly lower than 20 years prior. Marginalized communities face heightened vulnerability to climate change, a phenomenon referred to as environmental racism.
Environmental racism exacerbates climate-related challenges for marginalized groups, reflected in their limited access to health care and social services. To mitigate these issues, it is essential for global cooperation to combat climate change, elevate voices of the new generation, and address systemic barriers like racism and segregation.
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