Climate change disproportionately affects communities of color; in the form of communities of color living near more polluted areas, poorer nations facing the brunt of the economic and ecological impact, etc. Racial inequality also means these communities that suffer the most adverse effects, also have the fewest resources to combat these issues. Now, more than ever, we need to work towards climate justice and an equitable future for everyone.

Prompt: Write a paper (3 page minimum – double spaced, Times New Roman 12, word doc) on how Climate Change Disproportionately Affects BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Communities. You should focus on finding papers that address this issue, summarize the key points and also provide a personal reflection on the topic.
Resource citations are not included in the page count.

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The largest carbon footprint comes from the wealthiest nations in the world. The poorest countries have contributed to less than twenty percent of the earth’s carbon emission. Climate change has affected the BIPOC-Black Indigenous People of Color disproportionately. They lack the economic capability to respond to climate change that their wealthier counterparts possess. The majority of the population in…