Catherine Coleman Flowers' book, 'Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope,' merges personal narratives with her advocacy for environmental and sanitation rights in rural America. Released during a time of significant political shifts, particularly illustrating the tension around deregulation efforts under the Trump administration, Flowers draws a critical link between financial interests in politics and environmental injustice, akin to biblical betrayal. Her work, especially in communities like Lowndes County, Alabama, underscores the pressing need for socio-environmental transformation, stressing that the current moment calls for action and hope amidst adversity.
Catherine Coleman Flowers' new book, 'Holy Ground,' intertwines personal stories with activism, focusing on climate change and sanitation rights in rural America against a backdrop of political betrayal.
Flowers argues that the environmental injustices in the U.S. stem from prioritizing profit over people's needs, drawing a parallel with Judas's betrayal of Jesus.
With her extensive background in environmental advocacy, Flowers emphasizes the need for transformation in how the nation handles climate issues, particularly in marginalized communities.
The Biden administration faces significant challenges, particularly with contrasting approaches to environmental regulation, as evidenced by the recent deregulation announcements by the EPA.
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