The climate crisis threatens Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, worsening environmental hazards and causing heightened exposure to risks like extreme weather and air pollution.
The underrepresentation of BIPOC individuals in STEM fields contributes to biases in understanding climate change effects, limiting innovative solutions that could address their unique vulnerabilities.
BIPOC communities bring valuable place-based knowledge that enriches observations of climate impacts, offering perspectives that can enhance scientific understanding and response strategies.
Statistical disparities highlight that Black, Latino, Native American, and Asian communities are significantly more at risk from climate change, emphasizing the need for equitable representation in climate discussions.
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